Dumas Independent School District

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THREE NEW REPLACEMENT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Average Age of Schools is 62 years

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failing infrastructure -- plumbing and sewer, HVAC systems, outdated technology bandwidth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

Three New Replacement Elementary Schools