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2025 Bond Program

DeSoto ISD 2025 Bond Program

Voters approved a $199,855,000 bond package that largely focuses on renovating aging schools and athletic facilities. Follow every project, dollar, and milestone as the work gets done.

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$199M
Program Value
13
Campuses in Scope
1
Under Construction
16%
Program % Committed
What the bond funds

Rebuilding aging schools for a modern education

1
Renovating aging facilities and infrastructure

Renovations to aging buildings and infrastructure help extend facility life, improve reliability, and support daily learning environments.

2
Safety & security upgrades

Select safety and security upgrades across the district to protect students.

3
Accessibility & code compliance

Facility improvements ensure ADA and building code compliance.

4
Playground upgrades

Equipment upgrades provide safer, code-compliant recreational spaces for students.

5
Athletic facility Upgrades

Enhanced athletic facilities provide students with safer, modern spaces for competition, training, and school activities.

6
Technology upgrades

Modern technology systems improve connectivity, support digital learning, and help schools operate more efficiently.

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Jean McClung Middle School rendering

In Design

Administration and Support Facilities

This Project is in the 100% Construction Documents phase.

Administration

Jean McClung Middle School rendering

In Design

Cockrell Hill Elementary

This Project is in the 100% Construction Documents (CD) phase.

Elementary School

Jean McClung Middle School rendering

In Design

Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center

This Project is in the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) phase.

Jean McClung Middle School rendering

In Design

DeSoto High School Stadium

This Project is in 50% Construction Documents phase.

High School

Coming up

Upcoming milestones & events

Nov
3
2026
Outreach

Pre Bid Proposal Meeting for Central Administration, Katherine Johnson & McCowan MS

McCownGordon Construction, serving as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), is soliciting trade partner bids for renovation projects across multiple DeSoto ISD campuses. Interested trade partners are encouraged to attend the pre-proposal meeting and site visits. For questions regarding the bid packages, contact texasbids@mccowngordon.com. Please note: These bids are managed directly by McCownGordon Construction. DeSoto ISD Purchasing is not responsible for receiving or processing bid submissions.

1:00PM
Ruby Young Personalized STEAM Academy
Nov
18
2026
Committee Meeting

Bond Oversight Committee Meeting

Regular meeting of the Bond Oversight Committee. The committee will receive information and discuss items related to the bond program.

6:00PM
ISC Boardroom (200 E. Belt Line Rd. Desoto TX)
News & updates

Latest from the field

Monthly progress notes, milestones, and community news across the bond program.

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September 24, 2026
Asphalt Installation Completed at McCowan MS Track

Hellas has completed the asphalt installation at the McCowan MS track.

September 11, 2026
Baseball & Softball Field Improvements Progress

Moisture conditioning has been completed at the high school baseball and softball fields.

August 25, 2026
Baseball and Softball Field Improvements Underway

Hellas Construction has mobilized the DeSoto High School baseball and softball fields and has started demolition and excavation activities in preparation for soil stabilization.

August 20, 2026
Kathy Goad Alternative Education Program Ribbon Cutting and Renaming Ceremony

District leaders, staff, and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting and renaming ceremony honoring the legacy of Kathy Goad. The event celebrated her lasting contributions to student success and formally dedicated the Alternative Education Program building in her name.

Bond financial management

Every dollar,
accounted for

The program is managed by PROCEDEO, the district's Owner's Representative, with monthly public financial reporting.

Budget Overview
September 2026 Budget Overview

September 30, 2026

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Frequently asked

Questions

What projects are included in the 2025 Bond Program?
The 2025 Bond Program funds renovations, modernization, safety improvements, instructional spaces, technology, and athletic facility upgrades throughout DeSoto ISD. Visitors can view individual campus project pages for each project’s scope, budget, design status, and construction information.
How will bond construction impact students, staff, and daily campus operations?
DeSoto ISD will coordinate construction activities to prioritize safety and minimize disruptions to instruction, campus access, traffic flow, and school events. Project teams will communicate major schedule changes, temporary relocations, or access impacts as work progresses.
How is DeSoto ISD making sure bond funds are spent responsibly?
DeSoto ISD selected PROCEDEO as Owner’s Representative to manage the bond program from planning through project closeout. The bond website provides project budgets, schedules, procurement information, progress updates, and other information intended to give the community visibility into implementation of the program.