GISD bond projects expected to be under budget | News

Gainesville Independent School District is anticipating a savings up about $422,000 in bond projects.

After almost a year of planning, GISD has plans in place and is in the final stages before turning dirt on the projects promised in the 2025 bond election. These include a Career and Technical Education wing at the high school, expanding the cafeteria and closing in a semi-outdoor hallway at the junior high, and building additional classrooms at the elementary schools.

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