Comal ISD staff updated trustees June 25 on progress across the bond 2021 and bond 2023 portfolios and introduced a new public 'Bond at Work' web feature that publishes project schedules and a financial dashboard refreshed daily at 7 a.m.
Bond program lead Mark Stahl said bond 2021 is moving toward program closeout with most projects completed or active; specific projects include a JROTC/CTE building at Canyon High School with construction scheduled to begin this summer and completion targeted for August 2027. Financial presenter Ginny Hale reported that voters approved $445.8 million in November 2021 and the district has spent about $393 million to date.
Staff also outlined bond 2023 activity (approved May 2023 for $558.6 million), including Major Middle School on track for summer 2027 completion and various system packages (HVAC upgrades, roofing, lighting) that are advancing. Hale said approximately $270 million, or 48% of bond 2023, had been incurred as of the update.
Trustees praised the new transparency tools and asked questions about design commonality, HVAC systems, and timelines; staff said they will continue to publish schedules and financials online for stakeholder review.