THREE NEW REPLACEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
New energy-efficient schools will address:
- failing infrastructure -- plumbing and sewer, HVAC systems, outdated technology bandwidth
- small classroom spaces that do not meet current State square footage standards, and lack of instructional spaces for special programming
New energy-efficient schools will include:
- Modern safety & security include access card-reader and central lockdown systems, secure entryways, and storm shelter features
- Larger modern classrooms and libraries
- Collaborative learning spaces and high-tech classrooms
- Space for full-day Pre-K programs at each new school that will serve a total of 350 children districtwide
- High-speed internet and wireless capabilities
- Fully equipped playgrounds and gymnasiums
- Spacious kitchens and cafeterias that can serve more students in a shorter amount of time
- Efficient student loading and unloading zones
NEW CACTUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Replace Cactus Elementary School with a new building on a new site in the city of Cactus that will serve 450 students in grades Pre-K through 4
TWO NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- Two new elementary schools serving grades Pre-K through 4 with a student capacity of 850 students on sites located in the city of Dumas
- Consolidate Sunset and Morningside into one new school
- Consolidate Hillcrest and Green Acres into one new school
