Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District is making progress on upgrades throughout its campuses, all of which were made possible with the passing of the tax ratification in September 2015.
HCISD Academies
Media Arts and Communications Academy (MACA)
A Temporary Certificate of Occupancy has been obtained from the City of Harlingen to operate the two instructional classrooms.
MACA
Furniture has been delivered and installed. Computers have been set up and have had the software installed. Teachers are holding class in the new classrooms.
MACA
The TV Studio should be completed within the next two weeks on the studio lighting work.
MACA
New LED light fixtures and refurbished light fixtures yet to be installed together with curved track pieces.
Apprenticeship Academy
Electrical stations are being constructed together with plumbing centers and newly installed work tables. The construction company has completed demolition/painting. Maintenance electrical personnel have completed adjustments and new electrical runs. CTE/TSTC personnel have completed construction of interior learning centers.
Apprenticeship Academy
Completed electrical wiring at HHS – pending compatible male electrical connectors. Electrical infrastructure has been installed. Contractors have completed their assigned electrical scope. Painting work through District Maintenance is complete.
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
West and East views of bay – The construction company has completed ceiling insulation demolition and painting of ceiling deck and walls. An additional car lift has been installed by the vendor.
HCISD Sports Facilities
Boggus Stadium Scoreboard
Scoreboard screen is complete. Related equipment and software installation, sound system/speakers installation, and data wiring and connectivity work are also complete. New Scoreboard will be fully functional for the new football season.
Boggus Stadium Scoreboard
Construction is at 95 percent complete. Base masonry structure is complete, and steel work is complete. Project letters and logos have been installed. Lighting system has been installed. Cap stone installation and the small lettering on one of the steel beams is pending. The work should be complete within 7 to 10 days.
Athletic Tracks
Hydro mulched grasses are taking hold at Coakley MS with the assistance of the sprinkler system. HHS and HHS South will receive new athletic tracks and artificial turf; this project should be completed in August 2018. Currently, meeting with project architect to negotiate a design fee for the project. Will begin securing surveying and topography mapping for both sites, as well as reviewing core testing reports. Once the contract is finalized, design work can begin.
Athletic Tracks
Gutierrez MS – the finish surface has been installed over the asphalt concrete – striping will proceed.
Additional Campus Upgrades
Re-Roofing and A/C Upgrades at Travis and Zavala
Roof and AC Upgrades at Travis and Zavala Elementary Schools. Roofing work is complete at both schools.
Re-roofing and A/C Upgrades at Travis and Zavala
The project is 95 percent complete. All four large Roof Top Units have been installed. All interior duct work has been installed. The contractor is now working on test and air-balancing and digital controls installation and testing/calibration work. Touch up paint work is also ongoing on walls and columns throughout the school.
Re-Roofing Projects
Coakley will receive a metal roof replacement. Austin and Sam Houston Elementary school classroom wings. Bonham, Crockett, and Treasure Hills Elementary School multi-purpose buildings. Construction work has been completed at Austin Elementary. Roof tear off work is beginning at Houston Elementary. Project Completion Timeline: December 2017
A/C Upgrades at Harlingen High School
All wings are pre-wired with controls wiring. Chiller lines and air-handlers and ceiling tiles have all been installed in Wing 8 (two-story science wing). The new chiller plant is complete and fully functional. Contractor is now focused on installing air-handlers in Wings 1 – 7.
Lighting Upgrades at all Elementary Campuses
All campuses are to a large extent complete except for both high schools and New Pathways. Improvements are taking place after hours or as allowed with campus coordination.
Lighting Upgrades
Replacement of T-12 Lamps with LED Fixtures and old Metal Halides. Austin, Bonham, Bowie, Crockett, Dishman, Jefferson, Lamar, Long, Milam, Rodriguez, Sam Houston, Stuart Place, Travis, Treasure Hills, Wilson, and Zavala Elementary Schools. HHS and HHS South Gymnasiums Projected Completion: November 2017
Middle School Surveillance Cameras
Vernon Middle School has been completed. The old system could only support 16 analog cameras. The new system has allowed Vernon MS to install 37 new cameras and has room for additional cameras if needed. The next school will be Gutierrez MS.
Elementary Playgrounds
New playground equipment for Bowie, Dishman, Sam Houston, and Stuart Place Elementary Schools. Construction has been completed at Bowie Elementary.
Elementary Playgrounds
Construction has been completed at Dishman Elementary.
Elementary Playgrounds
Construction has been completed at Sam Houston Elementary.
Elementary Playgrounds
Construction has been completed at Stuart Place Elementary.
Lee Means Elementary Parking Lot Addition
Seven Bid Proposals have been submitted. Proposal ranking will take place from September 6 – 7, 2017. Ranking Committee will submit a recommendation for project award for the Sember regular Board Meeting for award consideration. Project Completion Timeline: September 2017 – January 2018
Treasure Hills Elementary New Classroom Wing
Phase 1 – New 2 Story 24 Classroom Wing (projected to take place from May 2018 to March 2019); Phase 2 – Demolition of 1978 Classroom Wing and Addition (projected to take place from May 2019 to March 2020).
Treasure Hills Elementary New Classroom Wing
The district has met with project architect to go over scope of work. Next step is design fee negotiations and executive of owner/architect agreement. Design work is to start in late September 2017.
