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2025 Bond Program

DeSoto ISD 2025 Bond Program

Voters approved a $199,855,000 bond package that largely focuses on renovating aging schools and athletic facilities. Follow every project, dollar, and milestone as the work gets done.

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$199M
Program Value
13
Campuses in Scope
1
Under Construction
15%
Program % Committed
What the bond funds

Rebuilding aging schools for a modern education

1
Renovating Aging Facilities and Infrastructure

Renovations to aging buildings and infrastructure help extend facility life, improve reliability, and support daily learning environments.

2
Safety & security upgrades

Select safety and security upgrades across the district to protect students.

3
Accessibility & code compliance

Facility improvements ensure ADA and building code compliance.

4
Playground upgrades

Equipment upgrades provide safer, code-compliant recreational spaces for students.

5
Athletic Facility Upgrades

Enhanced athletic facilities provide students with safer, modern spaces for competition, training, and school activities.

6
Technology Upgrades

Modern technology systems improve connectivity, support digital learning, and help schools operate more efficiently.

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Jean McClung Middle School rendering

In Design

DeSoto High School Success Center

This Project is in the Construction Documents phase.

High School

Jean McClung Middle School rendering

In Design

DeSoto High School Stadium

This Project is in the Schematic Design phase.

High School

Jean McClung Middle School rendering

Under Construction

DeSoto Athletics

This Project is in the Construction Administration phase

Athletics

Jean McClung Middle School rendering

In Design

DeSoto High School

This Project is in the Schematic Design phase.

High School

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Upcoming milestones & events

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News & updates

Latest from the field

Monthly progress notes, milestones, and community news across the bond program.

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August 25, 2026
Baseball and Softball Field Improvements Underway

Hellas Construction has mobilized the DeSoto High School baseball and softball fields and has started demolition and excavation activities in preparation for soil stabilization.

August 20, 2026
Kathy Goad Alternative Education Program Ribbon Cutting and Renaming Ceremony

District leaders, staff, and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting and renaming ceremony honoring the legacy of Kathy Goad. The event celebrated her lasting contributions to student success and formally dedicated the Alternative Education Program building in her name.

August 17, 2026
McCowan Middle School Track Replacement Underway

Hellas Construction has completed the demolition of the existing track surface at McCowan Middle School and has begun soil stabilization activities to prepare the subgrade for the new track installation.

August 13, 2026
Progress Continues on High School Track Replacement

Hellas Construction has completed soil stabilization activities and poured the asphalt base at the DeSoto High School track. Once the asphalt has fully cured, the team will proceed with installing the new track surface.

Bond financial management

Every dollar,
accounted for

The program is managed by PROCEDEO, the district's Owner's Representative, with monthly public financial reporting.

Budget Overview
August 2026 Budget Overview

August 31, 2026

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Frequently asked

Questions

What projects are included in the 2025 Bond Program?
The 2025 Bond Program funds renovations, modernization, safety improvements, instructional spaces, technology, and athletic facility upgrades throughout DeSoto ISD. Visitors can view individual campus project pages for each project’s scope, budget, design status, and construction information.
How will bond construction impact students, staff, and daily campus operations?
DeSoto ISD will coordinate construction activities to prioritize safety and minimize disruptions to instruction, campus access, traffic flow, and school events. Project teams will communicate major schedule changes, temporary relocations, or access impacts as work progresses.
How is DeSoto ISD making sure bond funds are spent responsibly?
DeSoto ISD selected PROCEDEO as Owner’s Representative to manage the bond program from planning through project closeout. The bond website provides project budgets, schedules, procurement information, progress updates, and other information intended to give the community visibility into implementation of the program.