Construction of a proposed high school for west Pearland students zoned to Alvin Independent School District as well as other construction projects and campus upgrades hangs in the balance with voters set to decide the fate of a school bond proposal of roughly $212.4 million on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
“Community members along the 288 corridor continue to ask when the tract of land at the intersection of 518 and Kirby will be turned into a high school to serve the Shadow Creek and surrounding areas,” said district spokesman Daniel Combs. “Alvin ISD purchased the 70 acre site across from the Pearland Town Center as part of the approved 2009 Alvin ISD Bond Election.”
If approved, construction would begin immediately with classes at the new school expected to begin at the start of the 2016-17 school year.
Otherwise, west Pearland students would continue commuting to Manvel High School, which officials say is already above enrollment capacity with more students expected next year.
“Students in the Shadow Creek and surrounding developments currently attend Manvel High School, which was constructed by Alvin ISD in 2006. The student enrollment at Manvel High School has already exceeded 2,500 student capacity and a third high school will accommodate the growth of Alvin ISD which is growing by more than 900 students a year,” Combs said.
The bond proposal totals approximately $212.6 million and includes campus security upgrades, a transportation substation, junior high and elementary school construction projects, land and design costs for a new athletic stadium and a new career and technical training high school among other things.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5 for voters who live in the Alvin ISD attendance zone. For voting times and locations and complete details on the bond proposal, visit www.alvinisd.net/bond2013 or call 281-245-2463.
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