New Elementary Campus
The primary objective of the 2024 bond is to replace Newgulf Elementary with a new modern facility. The project provides for the construction of a new school on the same site while students remain in Newgulf. The Board approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) on August 5, 2025. Drymalla Construction of Columbus, Texas is the general contractor. A groundbreaking on September 29, 2025, included staff and students and was a big success.
Progress continues across the site. While interior framing and insulation is ongoing in some areas, drywall installation is well underway in others. Taping & floating of drywall is also progressing. Electrical rough-in is ongoing. Rooftop HVAC units are being installed. Exterior masonry work continues.
The project is under budget and on schedule. The new school is being constructed behind the current Newgulf Elementary building and will connect to the Early Childhood Building completed in 2021.
Other District Priorities
The primary objective for the bond is replacing Newgulf Elementary with a modern facility. However, as part of the comprehensive assessment of District facilities, Boling High School was also evaluated. While capital improvements were identified for the campus, it was determined that the facility still has some useable life. The District must also work within its debt limits. Accordingly, with the help of staff and community members, the Elementary Campus was prioritized for the first phase. Other recommendations included addressing challenges at Boling High School as funding is available. We will update the community as funding becomes available and options are considered.
