EMS ISD Bond Progress
Replace Aging Systems
Roofs
- Roofing on schools has a lifespan of 25-30 years barring unforeseen acts including extreme weather. Roofs for the following campuses will reach end-of-life and would be scheduled for replacement within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Elementary Schools – Bryson, Eagle Mountain, Gililland, High Country, Remington Point
- Middle Schools – Creekview
- High School – Boswell
HVAC
- HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) systems on schools have a lifespan of 20 years, with repairs made as needed during that life cycle. HVAC systems for the following campuses will reach end-of-life and would be scheduled for replacement within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Elementary Schools – Bryson, Chisholm Ridge, Comanche Springs, Elkins, Gililland, Greenfield, Hafley Development Center, High Country, Lake Pointe, Remington Point
- High Schools – Boswell, Saginaw
Carpet
- Carpet in schools has a lifespan of 12-15 years with typical use. Carpet for the following campuses will reach end-of-life and would be scheduled for replacement within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Elementary Schools – Elkins, Eagle Mountain, High Country, Lake Pointe, Northbrook, Parkview, Remington Point, Willow Creek
- Middle Schools – Ed Willkie, Highland
- High Schools – Boswell High School, Chisholm Trail High School, HCTC
- Other Facilities – Maintenance Facility
Vinyl Coated Tile (VCT)
- VCT in schools has a lifespan of 40 years with typical use. VCT for the following campuses will reach end-of-life and would be scheduled for replacement within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Elementary Schools – Bryson, Elkins, Eagle Mountain
- High Schools – Boswell, Saginaw
Elementary Gym Floors
- Gymnasium composite floors have a lifespan of 20 years with typical use. Gym floors for the following campuses will reach end-of-life and would be scheduled for replacement within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Elementary Schools – Chisholm Ridge, Comanche Springs, Lake Pointe, Northbrook, Parkview, Remington Point
Tennis Court Resurfacing
- Tennis courts at schools typically will be functional for up to 10 years with normal use, unless damage occurs. Tennis courts for the following campuses will reach the 10-year timeline and would be scheduled for resurfacing within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Middle Schools – Creekview, Ed Willkie, Highland, Prairie Vista
- High Schools – Boswell, Saginaw
Track Resurfacing
- Middle school tracks typically can be used for up to 10 years, unless damage occurs. Tracks for the following campuses will reach the 10-year timeline and would be scheduled for resurfacing within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Middle Schools – Creekview, Ed Willkie, Highland, Prairie Vista
Wood Gym Floor Sanding
- Gymnasium wood floors typically require re-sanding every 15-20 years with normal use. Gym floors for the following campuses will reach the timeline for re-sanding within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Middle Schools – Ed Willkie, Highland, Prairie Vista
- High Schools – Chisholm Trail, Saginaw
Saginaw High School Scene Shop Addition
design begins summer 2025
- This would be an expansion of the current scene shop to support fine arts programs at SHS and provide equity to other high schools in the district.
- The scene shop serves as a daily classroom for approximately 80 students enrolled in the Technical Theatre class at SHS. They use the scene shop to learn proper set-building techniques and to build sets and props for theatre curriculum projects and productions throughout the year for SHS students and community.
- More than 100 students are directly impacted by the scene shop as performers and technicians each year.
- The scene shop directly supports five to six theatre productions each year, including a fine arts musical and UIL One Act Play. Set and prop pieces are also constructed for the students’ annual traveling productions to elementary and middle school in the Saginaw HS feeder zone.
- SHS Theatre Arts is an award-winning program that consistently advances in UIL One Act Play competition, most recently in spring 2023.
Marquees
- Digital marquees at schools are used for announcements and messages for the school community. These devices typically have a lifespan of no more than 10 years, in part due to the wear-and-tear from being outdoors and also because the technology that supports the marquees becomes outdated, parts become unavailable, and the technology is no longer supported. Digital marquees for the following campuses will reach end-of-life and be scheduled for replacement within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program:
- Middle Schools – Creekview, Ed Willkie, Highland, Prairie Vista
- High Schools – Boswell, Chisholm Trail
LED Gym Lighting
- EMS ISD has been upgrading lighting to LED as existing lighting reaches replacement timelines. LED lighting technology provides a longer life span and is more energy efficient. Gym lighting for the following campuses will reach end-of-life and be scheduled for replacement within the seven-year life of the proposed bond program, and will be upgraded to LED technology:
- High Schools – Boswell, Chisholm Trail
Vehicles
- This is for the replacement or addition of various transport vehicles to serve emergency and security purposes for staff, students, maintenance. Vehicle types include transport vans and SUVs, and maintenance/facility trucks for responding to facility requests and emergencies.
- In general, vehicles in the district are used for 15-20 years, depending on its purpose. General maintenance and repairs are made as needed.
- No buses are included in this proposal. EMS ISD contracts with a third-party bus service through GoldStar Transit and they purchase buses directly to serve EMS ISD.
