Prop A
Proposition A, the only proposition on the November 3 ballot for Graham ISD, includes $60 million in proposed projects.
$60 Million in Districtwide Projects Identified
Proposition A includes construction of a new elementary school, as well as safety, security and accessibility projects at Pioneer Elementary, Graham Junior High and Graham High School. The high school project list also includes renovations/equipment for Career & Technical Education (CTE) classes such as welding, agriculture and culinary arts, and dressing rooms and locker rooms for female students.
New Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
The largest expense in the proposed November 3 bond election addresses a number of projects on the district’s Facility Assessment. It involves consolidating Crestview and Woodland Elementary Schools into one newly constructed, modernized elementary school for grades 1-5. The overall project is estimated to cost $53 million. The committee first looked at renovating Crestview and Woodland and/or replacing Woodland. The cost to repair both campuses is estimated to be $69.3 million, and the cost to replace both campuses is estimated to be $84.1 million.
Estimated Cost: $53 million
- Replaces aging Crestview and Woodland buildings
- Includes classroom and commons spaces for up to 650-700 students
- Security vestibule, cameras, exterior/interior lighting and ADA compliant projects throughout
- Includes accessible playground
- Built on the current acreage on the Woodland site
- Completion date fall of 2029
New Elementary School (Grades 1-5)
Projected Operating Budget Savings
$640,000+ Annually
The planned location for construction of the new school is on the existing Woodland property which is already owned by Graham ISD and prevents the need to temporarily disrupt and relocate students while a school is being built. The construction would occur on-site over a two-year period, opening in the fall of 2029. During the summer before the school opens, the old Woodland building would be replaced by the new playground spaces, parking and a newly designed parent pick-up/drop-off lane to take traffic off of Cliff Drive. The district would close both Crestview and Woodland campuses and move all students and teachers to the new elementary. The Crestview site could be sold to a developer to build more affordable housing in Graham. The revenue could be used for the district’s operating budget and/or to pay for additional capital improvement projects recommended in the Facility Planning Committee’s five-year Long-Range Facility Plan.
Campus Project Lists - Approximately $7 Million
While there were more than $165 million in potential projects identified in the district’s Facility Assessment Report, the Facility Planning Committee recommended $60 million for the Nov. 3 election. Most of the funds – approximately $53 million – would be earmarked for construction of the new grades 1-5 elementary school. The remaining approximately $7 million in Prop A would be spent at Pioneer Elementary, Graham Junior High and Graham High School. These campus projects fall into three categories: Safety & Security, Accessibility and Career & Technical Education.
To see a list of proposed bond projects and the overall cost estimate for each campus, click on the campus name below.
Estimated Budget: $864,485
- Build new accessible PK-K playground
- Replace fire alarm panel
- Add security cameras
- Replace HVAC units
- Expand the parking lot and upgrade to accessible sidewalks
Estimated Budget: $1,410,500
- Add security fencing
- Add security cameras
- Renovate school entrance/office area to include new security vestibule, health clinic, office and storage spaces
- Add accessible sidewalks and ramps/rework area leading to main entrance
- Increase exterior lighting
Estimated Budget: $4,641,735
- Increase exterior lighting
- Add security cameras
- Renovate agriculture, welding and greenhouse areas
- Renovate the culinary arts area
- Replace the fire alarm system in both the main and CTE buildings
- Renovate existing space into girls’ locker rooms
- Repaint walls and ceilings of competition gym
Safety & Security Projects
In addition to safety and security features at the proposed new elementary school, the bond proposal would include safety and security projects at Pioneer Elementary, Graham Junior High and Graham High School.
Specifically, money would cover new fire alarm panels, security cameras, exterior lighting, fencing, and security vestibules to better control access points for those entering the buildings.
Accessibility and Renovation Projects
This bond proposal addresses projects at every campus to remove physical and instructional barriers in an effort to ensure all learners have the opportunity to thrive. In addition, the project list includes updated dressing and locker room facilities for female students.
Specifically, money will be included to ensure both the new elementary playground and the Pioneer Elementary playground are accessible and meet the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, as funding allows, the district will address parking spaces, sidewalks and ramps to ensure they are accessible for all.
CTE Classroom Projects
The November 3 bond includes funding to renovate and equip Career & Technical Education (CTE) spaces for welding, agriculture and culinary arts.
