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 the remaining campuses and renovations/equipment for CTE classes like welding, agriculture and culinary arts, as well as equity projects to provide 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 significant number of project needs on the district’s Facility Needs 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 would have been $69.3 million, and the replacement cost for Woodland alone is $43 million.
Estimated Cost: $53 million
- Replaces outdated Crestview and Woodland buildings
- Includes classroom and commons spaces for up to XXX 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
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 campus would be torn down to make way for the new playground spaces, parking and parent pick-up/drop-off lane to take traffic off of Cliff. The district would close both Crestview and Woodland campuses. The Crestview site could be sold to a developer to build more affordable housing in Graham. The revenue 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.
Safety & Security Projects
While there were more than $165 million in projects identified in the district’s Facility Assessment Report, the remaining $7 million in Prop A would be spent on Safety & Security and Accessibility projects at the other three campuses: Pioneer Elementary, Graham Junior High School 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 Projects
Accessibility is a fundamental right. Graham ISD is committed to ensuring that all students, staff and family members have access to an inclusive and equitable learning environment. This bond proposal addresses projects at every campus to remove physical and instructional barriers to ensure all learners have the opportunity to thrive.
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 sidewalks and ramps to ensure they are accessible for all.
CTE & Student Program Projects
The November 3 bond includes funding to renovate and equip Career & Technical Education (CTE) spaces for welding, agriculture and culinary arts. In addition, the project list includes equity projects to ensure dressing and locker rooms for female students.
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: $1,412,500
- 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: $4,701,735
- Add security fencing
- Increase exterior lighting
- Add security cameras
- Renovate existing weight room into girls locker rooms
- Renovate the culinary arts area
- Renovate ag mechanics/welding areas
- Replace the fire alarm system in both the main and CTE buildings
- Repaint walls and ceilings of competition gym
