Dallas ISD has begun work to implement its 2026 bond program after its approval, with district leaders thanking voters, families, staff and the community for investing in students across the district.
The district said it is developing a comprehensive implementation schedule for projects included in the bond program. At the same time, Dallas ISD is seeking proposals from architecture and project management firms and expects to have the needed teams in place during the fall semester.
Dallas ISD has issued several requests for qualifications to program management firms. The district said those firms have expertise in planning control, design, scheduling and construction for large-scale bond programs. After the qualifications process ends, district administration will make recommendations to the school board, which will provide final approval for selected firms.
Once program management firms are approved, Dallas ISD will begin selecting architecture firms for projects across the district. The school board also will give final approval for architecture partners chosen to carry out the bond program.
The district said it will seek input from families, educators, students, staff and community members through meetings on school designs, learning environments, career and technical education opportunities, safety improvements, athletic space improvements and other bond priorities. Community meetings also will provide regular updates as projects advance.
Initial planning and design are expected to begin after architecture and program management firms are selected. Project design is expected to take several months, followed by contractor procurement and bidding required by state law and school board policies. Construction will begin in phases, with a data-based strategy to start with schools identified as having the greatest needs.
