Bond News
UTA president visits Corey Academy
Oct. 14, 2016 – UTA President Dr. Vistasp Karbhari visited Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language this afternoon. After touring the newly renovated building, along with AISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, Karbhari spoke with 5th and 6th grade students about the importance of studying hard now and the exciting opportunities a college education…
Read MoreBond construction underway at Little and Miller Elementaries
Oct. 12, 2016 – Bond-funded construction is now underway at Miller and Little Elementaries. Demolition of areas to be renovated started at the end of September. Continue reading for more details about the projects and schedules at each school. Due to the fluid nature of construction, these plans and schedules are subject to change. The…
Read MoreBid date for bond work at Sam Houston High School set for Nov. 2
Pogue Construction will receive bids for bond-funded construction at Arlington ISD’s Sam Houston High School until Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. About this project The project consist of a 9th grade addition and a series of life-cycle and deficiency renovations at Sam Houston High School. Pre-bid site walk A pre-bid meeting will be…
Read MoreWood Elementary librarian incorporates bond-funded technology
An audible gasp arose from the mesmerized first graders as Wood Elementary Librarian Margaret Minyard asked, “What’s wrong with Blue?” She turned the page and continued reading the story. Minyard’s library and the lessons she teaches are a bridge to the future for her students, embracing and implementing the best of the past with the…
Read MoreSchools receive new security cameras over the summer
Sept. 30, 2015 – The AISD security department worked hard over the summer to install new security cameras funded by the 2014 Bond package. While all AISD campuses will get new cameras over the course of the bond package’s five-year implementation plan, wiring for the first 24 schools will be complete by the end of…
Read MoreFuture Career and Technical Center goes vertical
Sept. 29, 2016 – Approval was given on Sept. 16 for the future Career and Technical Center to “go vertical,” and now structural steel and masonry is going up. Scheduled to open next school year, the districtwide, bond-funded school will serve students from all AISD high schools, offering career courses in state-of-the-art facilities. Construction has…
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