McKinney High School
The bond program will provide additions to both McKinney High School and McKinney North High School and bring both to a similar capacity as McKinney Boyd High School, or 3,000 students. While the district considered constructing a fourth high school instead of expanding the two schools, the additional $30 million in construction costs and $5 million in annual operating costs was cost prohibitive and simply not an option the district could afford to pursue. > Top
Faubion Middle School
The bond program includes campus additions to accommodate future growth, renovation of existing facilities, safety, security, and technology upgrades.
The bond package includes significant renovations and additions to McKinney High School and McKinney North High School. In addition, the renovations will replace old roofs and HVAC systems, upgrade the district’s energy management system, upgrade fire and alarm systems, and add security vestibules at a number of campuses.
The bond program includes classroom additions and upgrades to meet current instructional standards as well as new or renovated space for high school career and technology programs.
Projected Growth
McKinney ISD is projected to add between 400 and 600 new students each year during the next five years. In addition, there are several large grade levels moving through the system and the district expects over 1,300 new high school students in the next five years.
Campus Additions
In addition to the expansions, both McKinney High School and McKinney North High School will see significant renovations and additions to Career and Technology programs, classrooms, fine arts and athletics additions and renovations.
Other schools to be expanded include Reuben Johnson Elementary School, Malvern Elementary School, Dowell Middle School, and Faubion Middle School. There are no new campuses included in the bond program.
The bond package includes significant safety and security projects including fire safety upgrades, a centralized keying system, and security vestibules.
Finished Vestibules
Vestibules In Progress
Technology Upgrades
The district will also see upgrades to technology infrastructure, technology enhancements in the area of Curriculum and Instruction, and new technology for schools and classrooms throughout the district. Classroom technology enhancements will include, among other items computers, laptops, and interactive whiteboards (SmartBoards). > Top
Frequently Asked QuestionsWill the renovations address energy efficiency?
Current codes including energy codes will be complied with to improve energy and utility efficiency including upgraded insulation of exteriors such as roofing, walls and windows; efficient air conditioning and heating equipment; efficient lighting and sensors; and use of low flow toilets and urinals. In addition, upgrades to the District’s energy management system will be included. This centralized system enables the district to schedule heating and air usage from a single location. The bond will pay for upgrading the outdated energy management system.
How was the bond package determined?
The bond proposal was developed with input from a citizen’s-based committee representing all areas of the district. The 29-member committee, consisting of parents, local citizens and school staff, met to study the requirements of the district and prioritize what should be addressed in the bond program. The committee analyzed data including, but not limited to: the long-range facilities plan, safety and security audits, demographic projections, the long-range technology plan, financial analysis, and other data. In May of 2011 the bond election was approved by voters.
What goes into updating a school to a modern facility?
Infrastructure repairs – replacing outdated air conditioning, electrical wiring, plumbing and kitchen equipment - as well as classroom additions and upgrades to meet current standards for instructional environments. This includes classroom upgrades/additions for core courses, including science and technology labs and art, music rooms and special education rooms, and other building upgrades. > Top