TMISD 2006 Bond Update

TECHNOLOGY

The first project to be implemented was the first phase of upgrades to the school dis­trict’s technology network. The “brains” of the system are located at TM high school. This center of control was upgraded with improved and updated servers, routers, and other equipment that will make downloads and communication to the internet and throughout the district significantly faster. This project is nearing completion. The final part of this project is to replace our old T-1 connections with a more flexible and expandable GiGaman link. To make this connection possible AT&T will run new fiber optic cables to our site. Once they complete this part of the project, our school district will connect to the Internet through the new faster line. We hope to be able to switch to the new line in December during the Christmas break.
 

HIGH SCHOOL

The second project was the installation of a new fire alarm system at the high school and improve­ments to the public announcement system. This project is near 60% complete. Our contractors and architects work closely with the CC Fire Department to ensure that the system meets code requirements. Most of the sensors have been installed and the wiring is being installed at this time. The P.A. system is also almost complete and part of the system is already in use. The new P.A. system enables faster responses to emergencies throughout the district. It will serve all the schools and allow emergency announcements to be made throughout the district with one single call. This system takes advantage of our existing digital telephone network and will provide increased safety to students, teachers and every person who works in the district.

The development and design phase of the high school Science Complex is very advanced. If everything goes according to plan, we may be able to go out for bids at the end of January or beginning of February so that construction may start in March. This project contemplates the construction of eight new science labs, four classrooms, restrooms for boys and girls, preparation rooms, chemical storage rooms, elevator and stairways.

The design phase of the tennis courts has been completed and we expect to be able to go out for bids within one month. It is expected that the tennis courts at the middle school will be constructed first.  Once the middle school tennis courts are finished, demolition and construction of the high school tennis courts will take place immediately.
 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

The design phase of the tennis courts has been completed and we expect to be able to go out for bids within one month. It is expected that the tennis courts at the middle school will be constructed first.

The development and design of the additions to the Middle School are also at an advanced stage and may be announced for proposals at the same time as the high school. This project includes the construction of a new cafeteria, kitchen and service area, four full size science laboratories and two science classrooms.  It will also include restrooms for boys and girls, and improved access to the auditorium and the gym.

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