Demolition, site work, paving and addition to a mixed-use development in Wylie, Texas. Working plans call for the addition of a conference / convention center; 53,501-square-foot educational facility; office development; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

https://ktxs.com/news/local/wylie-isd-schools-will-undergo-1148m-in-renovations ABILENE, Texas — Wylie ISD approved $11.48M in renovations at their Monday board meeting. Funded by money from a 2023 bond election, the project will focus on improving HVAC systems, repairing roofs, and updating the Wylie West Junior High track. One of the main goals of the renovations is to get all of the Wylie West schools on the same HVAC system to improve energy efficiency. One of the main goals of the renovations is to get all of the Wylie West schools on the same HVAC system to improve energy efficiency. (KTXS) Superintendent Joey Light highlighted the importance of the upgrades, saying they've only had temporary fixes on many of the HVAC systems since the beginning of the school year. "Our HVAC controls on the west side have really aged out. We've actually seen the handwriting on the wall for a couple of years, and to be quite honest, we overplayed our hand," said Light. Promoted Links People thought hearing aids were expensive till they saw this. Read more Hear.com Roofing repairs will be the most expensive part of the renovations, with the district awarding contracts totaling $8.7M to several roofing companies. (KTXS) Roofing repairs will be the most expensive part of the renovations, with the district awarding contracts totaling $8.7M to several roofing companies. A 2023 hailstorm caused significant damage to roofs at four Wylie campuses, which the district said they have not been able to address. "We've been working on this for a while. We had our insurance adjusters come look at the roof. They made the determination we had a major incident," Light said. Light said that crews will start soon, allowing the sod to take root over the summer. (KTXS) Additionally, Wylie West Junior High will receive new sod for its track and field. Light said that crews will start soon, allowing the sod to take root over the summer. "If we move forward with this, they will be able to mobilize, and they think they will be finished by the end of the school year, which is at the end of May," he said. Comment bubble JOIN THE CONVERSATION (1) The district hopes all renovations can be completed over the summer, and Light said some summer programs may be moved to other locations to accommodate for the construction. ____________________________ Plans call for the construction of a new training room to add 4 new spaces and office space, conf. rooms, new restroom renovations, new windows, new paving and parking to support expansion. As of February 24, 2025, the project is on indefinite hold awaiting budgeting.