Arlington ISD presented an abbreviated update on the 2019 bond program Thursday, reporting continued construction progress on major projects, the most recent bond issuance and next steps for remaining campuses.

Highlights: Facilities staff told trustees the district’s bond budget remains roughly $966 million and that a recent bond issuance increased cash available for facilities work. The district reported $572 million encumbered or expended to date and approximately $277 million currently available, noting several contracts in active bidding that will draw on that balance.

Construction progress and timing: Project photos and schedules showed Glaspie Field and the adjacent band hall moving toward summer completion, with furniture and finishes scheduled for June–July ahead of the school year; district staff said the turf and track work would be completed in late spring. Facilities leaders said weather had caused some delay but contractors were managing the schedule.

Site designs and the Wildman/Cravens pair: Schematic site drawings for Cravens, Wildman and Glaspie were shown. Staff said the three projects will have the same amenities but site constraints produce differences in building orientation, footprint and circulation. Officials explained some structural elements at Wildman will be reused where practical to contain costs, while Cravens’ tighter site requires a larger combined building for locker/dressing areas.

Hub participation and budget notes: The district reported HUB participation numbers fluctuate month‑to‑month; staff said recent billing on larger projects temporarily lowered the percentage but that the program continues to aim for higher participation. Facilities also discussed interest earnings and arbitrage liability associated with bond proceeds.

Board action: The consent agenda — which trustees approved 7‑0 — included awarding the construction manager‑at‑risk contracts for the Wildman and Cravens projects. Trustees asked staff to revisit aesthetic alignment among the three stadium projects as the CMAR contract proceeds.

What remains: Staff said several phase‑4 projects are in design or planning and the district will continue to spend down bond funds on smaller phase‑5 items. Facilities said the district is beginning planning conversations about future bond capacity and will provide additional financial information and facility assessments at future meetings.

ACTIONS: Consent agenda approving award of construction manager‑at‑risk for Wildman and Cravens (motion: Jim Wilbanks; second: Melody Fowler; vote: 7‑0).