EPISD continues to seek input on $445M bond to fund repairs at aging campuses

EPISD continues to seek input on $445M bond to fund repairs at aging campuses by Staff Thu, November 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM 3 VIEW ALL PHOTOS EPISD headquarters in Central El Paso. (Credit: KFOX14/CBS4) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: El Paso ISD 445M bond Community meeting HVAC Deferred maintenance School repairs Public feedback Coronado High School EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14/CBS4) — The El Paso Independent School District will continue to gather public feedback on a potential $445 million bond, with district leaders holding another community meeting Thursday to explain how the money could be used, including repairs at aging campuses. A meeting hosted by EPISD Trustee Brian Kelley is scheduled to take place on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Coronado High School’s auditorium. This will be the second meeting after the district began hosting a series of meetings this week. However, the first meeting held on Monday, which was hosted by District 4 Trustee Mindy Sutton at Irvin High School, saw only seven people attend Residents who attended that meeting raised concerns about repairing older schools with declining enrollment and asked how the money would be divided among campuses. “So those ten schools that we need to that we're being told we need to repair are only at half capacity,” one community member said. Another community member said, “I think the bonds are trying to be sold, because 'let's not have our students sweat in classrooms.' " The concerns come as air conditioning has been a major focus of the bond discussions. RELATED: EPISD trustees postpone proposed $445 million bond, delay vote until May 2027 District leaders say the $445 million bond would address aging campuses and infrastructure needs across EPISD, including heating and cooling systems, deferred maintenance, technology, and other improvements. Under the current proposal, nearly $94 million would go toward HVAC and cooling upgrades, while about $175 million would be dedicated to deferred maintenance. Sutton previously said 23 EPISD schools rely entirely on swamp coolers. A May facility assessment identified more than $67 million in HVAC repair and replacement needs. El Paso ISD will host six additional community meetings through Nov. 18, giving residents opportunities to learn about the potential $445 million bond proposal, ask questions and share their concerns about district facility needs. According to the district, all remaining meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. Remaining meetings include: Monday, Nov. 16 at El Paso High School Library, Leah Hanany, District 1 Monday, Nov. 16 at Tinajero PK-8, Alex Cuellar, District 2 Monday, Nov. 16 at Nixon Elementary School, Robert Osterland, District 5 Monday, Nov. 16 at Guerrero Elementary School, Dr. Matthew Reza, District 6 Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Coldwell Elementary School Auditorium, Dr. Jack Loveridge, District 3 RECOMMENDED: Only seven attend EPISD bond meeting as $445M plan draws sharp questions Sign up to receive the top interesting stories from in and around our community once daily in your inbox Trending Loud booms reported before Santa Teresa Country Club fire; Oracle says PJ not involved Doña Ana County and Sunland Park crews fought a large pre-dawn fire at Santa Teresa Country Club, containing it in 45 minutes. Sheriff suggests a link to overnight “booms,” unconfirmed by officials. Alleged Chuco Tango member arrested after Lower Valley traffic stop Cesar Adan Raymundo, an alleged Chuco Tango member, was arrested in El Paso’s Lower Valley after a traffic stop for no plate revealed an active theft warrant. He’s held in the Downtown jail; bail pending. 11 arrested in investigation of Montana Hideaway in alleged prostitution operation Texas DPS raided Montana Hideaway in El Paso, arresting 11 and seizing $72,710 in a prostitution and organized crime probe. Affidavits cite undercover VIP-room stings and alleged staff involvement. More charges possible. Canutillo ISD trustees to review superintendent's contract, prior Houston ISD employment Canutillo ISD trustees will meet in closed session Nov. 17 to reexamine Superintendent Josue Borrego’s contract and how TASB and the district verified his Houston ISD employment records. His $195K deal runs through 2029. El Paso police identify teen killed after being struck on North Loop in the Lower Valley El Paso police have identified an 18-year-old woman who died after being struck by a vehicle late Friday on North Loop.Mary Louise Brooks was the pedestrian involved in the fatal collision, which happened Friday, Nov. 6, NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 3 NEW EPISD continues to seek input on $445M bond to fund repairs at aging campuses 4 El Paso Water confirms 12-inch main break near Northwestern Drive in West El Paso 6 EPCC nursing student Daniel Domínguez wins Mister Universe International 2026 3 Two-vehicle wreck snarls I-10 southbound entrance ramp traffic Thursday