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McLaughlin Strickland Elementary (Other Funding Resources)

McLaughlin Strickland Elementary is completed

Renovations to McLaughlin Strickland Elementary were paid for with Farmers Branch TIF funds. 

The TIF funds provided the following renovations:

Improvements

  • Spark STEM Academy Improvements – COMPLETE
  • Collaboration rooms – COMPLETE
  • Exterior Upgrades – COMPLETE
  • Interior upgrades – COMPLETE
  • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, systems upgrades – COMPLETE
  • New marquee – COMPLETE
  • Landscaping improvements – COMPLETE

Safety and Security

  • Access control and cameras at selected exterior doors – COMPLETE
  • Bollards and hardened shell at main entry – COMPLETE
  • Fire sprinkler system upgrades – COMPLETE

Technology

  • Secure and climate-controlled server space at each campus – COMPLETE
  • Cabling – COMPLETE
  • Wireless upgrades – COMPLETE
  • Phone system upgrades – COMPLETE

Project Details

  • New instructional two story wing that includes:
    • eight classrooms
    • two collaboration / flexible learning spaces
  • The new instructional wing will be approximately 21,000 sq. ft. when complete
  • Minor interior renovations to expand library and to add office space.
  • Other miscellaneous items identified through the comprehensive facility assessment, including identified safety and security renovations.

Current Status: McLaughlin Strickland Campus Addition

This addition was paid for by 2003 Bond funds (bonds were subsequently retired with Farmers Branch TIF funds). This project has been completed.  A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on February 20, 2020.

mcstrick ribbon cutting

 

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