Bond 2022

The Planning Process

The May 2022 Bond consisted of a comprehensive plan developed by 38 members of the Sanger ISD Long Range Facilities Planning Committee. This committee was comprised of parents, grandparents, business leaders, students, civic leaders, retirees, educators, and SISD Alumni. This committee spent months analyzing growth projections, tax impact scenarios, district finances, and educational programs. The district's Immediate and long-term needs were considered before determining the necessity for a bond.

Addressing Anticipated Growth

One of the driving forces behind the bond was the anticipated growth to impact our community.

Multiple new housing developments within the Sanger ISD boundaries will provide our district with rapid enrollment growth. More than 5,500 planned home plots are contained in three new subdivisions within our district. In the last decade alone, new home sales have more than tripled.

Based on conservative demographic projections presented to the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee, by 2032, the Sanger ISD student population is expected to increase by more than 1,000 students, which is 40% of our current enrollment. If the housing market accelerates, the district's enrollment could reach more than 4,000 students in the next ten years.

The Bond Itself

The May 2022 bond consisted of a single proposition addressing four areas of construction.

New High School Campus	$99.36 million
New Agricultural Facility	$3.3 million
Athletic Annex	$10.88 million
Elementary Additions and Renovations	$16.46 million
Total	$130 million

The bond proposed the construction of a new high school with an increased capacity of 1,400 students. This includes larger common spaces, science labs, instructional areas for Fine Arts and CTE programs, and an additional gym. The new campus ensures that students in our growing district are given the opportunity to participate in the academic and extracurricular programs of their choice.

The Athletic Annex will accommodate both boys and girls sports including Cross Country, Track, Golf, Tennis, Softball, Baseball, and Football, in addition to sports medicine and training facilities for the Health Sciences CTE program. The annex will also include a larger concession stand and additional restrooms for the stadium.

The Agricultural Science Department is the largest Sanger ISD program and continues to grow steadily. The new Ag Science Center will replace the current facility, built in 1978, and feature more than 65 pens with turnouts for large animals, an exercise area, storage, student lockers, and multiple wash and trim stations.

At the elementary school level, additions and renovations allow for the reconfiguration and realignment of grade levels to better utilize the existing facilities. This construction would result in Chisholm Trail serving grades PreK and Kindergarten, while Clear Creek and Butterfield would both serve grades 1-5.

The bond would have a maximum tax increase not to exceed $0.30. Current tax rates can be found on our Business Office page.

The presented bond passed with 57% voter approval, and construction and planning began.

Bond Committee Update 2024

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Construction Updates

Clear Creek Elementary

Construction began on Clear Creek Elementary in April of 2023 with demolition. Once permits were received and school was out for the summer, crews began working tirelessly on campus renovations. Renovations included a new roof, a new layout for the administration space, new fire suppression and lighting systems, a new collaboration area, a new counselors center, and a refresh of the existing library. Renovations were ready for the start of school in August of 2023.

In July of 2023, construction at Clear Creek moved outside. Excavation for the addition that would house the new kitchen was completed, and in August, the piers were drilled and poured for the addition's foundation. By September of 2023, the footer of the foundation for the new kitchen was framed and poured, and we saw movement begin on the classroom additions on the opposite side of the campus.

In October of 2023, Clear Creek students were able to enjoy a new playground set after losing their former playground to the expansion demolition. The first pour for the insulated concrete form (ICF) walls for the storm shelter portion of the added addition was completed, along with the concrete masonry for the classroom and kitchen additions. Once that was complete, the steel structure for the new kitchen began installation.

By December 2023, the new storm shelter had aluminum doors and frames, and the brick veneer was underway. The brick veneer on the kitchen addition was completed, and interior wall framing and drywall installation for all additions was underway.

As of February 2024, the rooftop units have been placed at all locations. The new vestibule at the cafeteria addition is in progress, and brick masonry is going up this week. The canopy shell for the loading dock area behind the new kitchen addition is done. The drywall and electrical in the kitchen are almost all finished. The concrete floors for the new walk-in freezer and cooler have been poured. HVAC ductwork in all areas has been finished. In the non-storm shelter area, all the walls in the corridors and classrooms are finished and painted. All the tile work in the corridors is done, and the ceiling grid in the corridors is going in. The wiring for the new fire alarm system is being installed throughout the building. The tile in all of the new restroom locations is almost finished, and all plumbing has been inspected as well. The frame for the south-end canopy is complete, and the sidewalk on that end has been poured. Almost all building exterior work for this project has been completed. The only remaining exterior work is trim work, downspouts and gutters, canopy, fire suppression storage tank, and the detention pond and fencing and landscaping.

As of March, the footer and base for the fire suppression water tank with bollards are complete. All work on the roof is complete, and rooftop units are installed. All exterior brick veneer is complete. The detention pond is complete; need to place the headwalls at the outfall. All concrete work, fire lane, and sidewalks are complete, except the west side sidewalk at the new addition and the sidewalk concourse at the new vestibule location on the west side of the cafeteria expansion. The additional vestibule at the cafeteria expansion is under construction now. The canopies at the new kitchen location and the south end of the new classroom addition are under construction. All exterior doors and windows are installed. As far as the interior, these are the completions. The new switchgear for electrical service for all areas has just been installed. All classrooms and corridors are painted, and all the tack boards in the corridors are complete. The ceiling grid throughout all new areas is complete. All the restroom tile is done throughout, as well as the subway tile in the new kitchen area. The casework in all the classrooms is complete, as well as the tack boards and marker boards. Fire suppression sprinkler heads are going in now throughout the entire campus, and the fire riser system is nearly complete. All the LED lighting throughout is in and powered up. All electrical is in throughout the entire project and security cameras are going in. The vent hood, walk-in freezer, and coolers are in the new kitchen.

As of April, the new classroom addition/storm shelter area is 90% complete. Resinous floors in the new kitchen area are almost complete, and the restroom and mop sink fixtures will be installed soon. We will move the new appliances and other fixtures in after the cafeteria expansion work is complete this summer. The canopies at the school's north and south ends are done. Landscaping is scheduled to begin next week. All the riser and infrastructure work for the fire suppression system has been installed, and we are about to place the water storage tank. The access control system and the fire alarm system installation is ongoing. Emergency power for the storm shelter area has been installed. We will begin the demo and construction of the cafeteria expansion immediately when school is out. The date of Substantial Completion is set for July 24.

Final Completion set for July 26- The new classroom addition and storm shelter areas are complete. Fencing around the detention pond is going in and landscape work onsite front and back has begun. The front main entrance with new security vestibule is complete. The resinous flooring in the new serving line at the cafeteria is complete and that storefront leading into the serving line area is done. The paint and all tile work on the walls in the cafeteria are done. Starting to install new ceiling tiles throughout cafeteria and stage area as well. The ADA ramp from the cafeteria to the stage is almost complete. Fire water storage tank is complete and connected. Fire alarm system is waiting for final inspection which will take place later this week. Intercom system is complete. Security cameras are complete. The new west side cafeteria vestibule is ongoing and nearing completion. The new concourse on the west side of the cafeteria is done and we replaced the old asphalt basketball/play area with new concrete. New furniture will be delivered and assembled in place on the 22nd.

As of September, they need to install the permanent irrigation on the front (east) side of the new classroom addition. The exterior of the building and windows still need cleaning, which will be done when all the landscape and irrigation are complete. Some small miscellaneous areas are still to be landscaped, and it is all on the books to be completed soon. Only a few small punch list items remain on the inside and are close to being completed.

Ag Science Center

In April of 2023, designs had been finalized on the new Agricultural Science Center and sent out for bids from contractors. By July 2023, the team had applied for permits to begin construction. In August of 2023, permits were received, and a groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 31 to mark the beginning of construction.

In December of 2023, the plumping had been roughed in and backfilled, and the concrete for the slab was poured.

As of February 2024, the steel delivery is still scheduled for April 1 at this time, but we are hoping to have it before then. There is a crew on standby and ready to start erecting the building as soon as the steel arrives. Underground boring from the west side of Keaton Rd to the project site has been completed to bring two water lines off of the city main. One will be a 6-inch line to feed the fire hydrants, and one will be a 2-inch line to bring water supply to the building. Those lines have been completed, inspected, and backfilled. Work to install a transformer will begin shortly, as will the work to install the septic system. Data/fiber lines are being run from the current middle school to the new project site this week. The conduit is installed, and the fiber just has to be pulled to the data room site of the Ag Barn. The concrete curb footers for the CMU walls have been poured, and that wall will be going up soon.

As of March, the slab and all the plumbing are complete. All the underground utilities except the septic system are in, and that installation will begin this week. Interior CMU walls are going up now, and the structural steel for this building will be delivered on April 4. Once the steel arrives, this project will progress nicely. We need to look at ordering all the animal pens and other FF&E soon.

As of April, all the site utilities are complete. CMU walls are complete. Structural steel has been delivered, and construction of the steel building has begun. We are already ordering the storage lockers, animal pens, and other FF&E. Date of Substantial Completion is set for August 14, 2024.

Current update as of June, the building exterior is finished. We just need to finish the downspouts and cut in the translucent skylight panels in the roof. Fire sprinkler pipe is almost complete and the riser is done. Overhead electrical is ongoing and about 75% complete. All of the CMU work on the interior is finished and the painters are on the site. All the door frames and doors are in and the shop doors on both ends will be going in this week. Fine grading for the fire lane is done and that will be poured next week. All the overhead plumbing rough-in is ongoing and is almost complete. Mechanical/Heaters/Ductwork will go in this week. Animal pens and storage lockers will be on site soon. We anticipate this project will be complete by mid September.

As of September, skylight panels are installed. The floor has been finished. Painters are finishing up punch list areas. All power, water, and septic are active. All exterior lighting is complete as well. Cameras are to be installed over the next week. All the overhead water lines have been heat-traced and insulated. Animal pens are to be installed soon. Waiting for the delivery of the feed storage bins. We still need to get the sod and hydro-mulch in. A cattle guard is installed. Still looking at the end of this month for completion.

New High School Campus

After months of planning, construction began on the new Sanger High School campus with a groundbreaking ceremony on October 25, 2023.

By December 2023, the full and final permits were obtained, and excavation began.

As of February 2024, site cut and fill are complete, as are the moisture conditioning and flex base cap for the Field House location. Pier drilling and pouring are ongoing. We have drilled over two hundred piers. Underground utilities have begun their work to install sewer lines and bring water to the project, and that work will be ongoing for several weeks. Plumbing has been laid in the storm shelter area and has been inspected. Grade beams are being poured as well as half of the slab area for the storm shelter.

As of March, all the piers for this project are complete, and we are progressing on the grade beams and slabs for the different areas of this building. Grade beams in areas F and G are almost complete, and we are almost ready to pour the slab at area G. Grade beams in area A are done, and we are finishing up plumbing and electrical work in area A so we can also pour the slab. The slab at area J, which includes the storm shelter, is complete, and the CMU walls for the gym locker rooms, offices, restrooms, etc., are going up now. We are also beginning to build the form blocks for the ICF walls at the storm shelter. The stormwater bypass for this site is ongoing, as are other site utilities (water and sewer) off of FM 455.

As of April, construction of the stormwater bypass structure is ongoing. Site utilities are complete. All the grade beams for the field house/concession/restrooms are complete, and we are getting very close to pouring that slab. Slabs for all areas of the main building are almost complete. Only areas E & F (Cafeteria, Kitchen & fine arts/CTE areas) are left to pour, and the plumbing in those areas is ongoing. We expect to have those slabs poured by the end of this month. CMU walls are being constructed in areas J & G, which are the auxiliary gym, locker rooms/coaches offices, and the main competition gym. All the ICF walls for the storm shelter (auxiliary gym), except for the roof deck portion, are complete. The first set of structural steel is scheduled to be delivered on May 28. The date of Substantial Completion is set for June 4, 2025.

Current update as of June, structural steel is ongoing and moving very fast. They have worked through areas A,B, and C and have started on area D. They have already poured the concrete at the mezzanine level (2nd floor) at area A and are ready to do the same at area B. A lot of the HVAC duct work and overhead electrical is done and is still ongoing in areas A&B. Exterior veneer work has begun and is ongoing at area J. Fine grading for the east portion of the south parking lot is done and that pour is coming up very soon, as is the pour for the east side of the new Field house and both of the new stadium restrooms and concessions. A portion of the fire lane on the south lot will also be poured when they pour that east section of the south lot. The work to install the new sewer line for the new field house has begun and will run from the new FH across the existing stadium lot and tie into the existing sewer line at the existing high school. That work will be done by the end of July. We have made up approximately six weeks worth of work we lost with weather and other delays, and we are on schedule again.

As of September, they have completed area B exterior cold form metal framing and have a good portion of the exterior sheathing done as well. The flashing, waterproofing, and the roof are all done at area A, and it is dried. Starting to make a lot of progress on the roof at area B. Area A exterior veneer has begun. CMU is ongoing in areas G,F & E. Overhead MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) is done at level 1 of A and is continuing into areas B1 and C1. All of the interior wall plumbing and framing for area A1 has been inspected. Starting interior wall framing at area A2. The plumbing top-outs for area A2 restrooms are done. The exterior veneer is ongoing at area F&E and will soon start at area A. Windows in area A are almost all in. Structural steel has moved into areas E and F, and miscellaneous steel work is ongoing in areas B, C, and D. Poured level 2 mezzanine deck for areas D & E. Site electrical, irrigation and gas sleeves are in at the north and south parking lots. Masonry veneer is ongoing in areas G & F. The elevator shaft at area E is complete. About 65% of the fire lane and parking lots are poured, and more will be done this week, including beginning the work on the west approach off of FM 455. CMU at the stadium restrooms/concessions is ongoing. Interior CMU at the FH is ongoing. Structural steel at both ends of the FH is ongoing, but the roof on the west side is almost complete, and they are moving to the east side. Still waiting on some civil drawings pertaining to the detention pond to finish it out. The project is on schedule and moving along swiftly.