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Campus Safety and Security Upgrades

Security vestibule at Tarver Elementary

The 2022 Bond Program included funding for approximately $6 million in safety enhancements, including playground fall protection, safety vestibules, keyless access locks, campus security fencing, and renovations to the Sparta Elementary pickup and drop-off area. Other planned enhancements include exterior lighting and security camera additions and replacements, bottle refill stations, and intercom system repair or replacement.

Playground safety and accessibility upgrades
Safety and accessibility upgrades to elementary and preschool playgrounds began in May 2023 and were completed in August 2023. Additions included curbed fall protection at each campus playground and increased sidewalk access to playscapes and swings. Additional playground equipment was installed at the Belton Early Childhood School and Tarver Elementary.

Other Safety Updates
Shatter-resistant film was installed at all campuses during the summer of 2023 per TEA Facility Standards. Shatterproof film for all new additions will be completed this month. This project was initially funded in the 2022 Bond safety and security items, but additional funding became available through a Texas Education Agency grant, which covered the project's cost. Shatter-resistant film has been installed at all additions and renovations included in the bond program. 

Water refill stations and fountains for use at all BISD campuses were purchased in August 2023 and installed across the District.

Construction of Secure Vestibules started January 15, 2024, and finished in early September 2024 across fifteen District facilities.

Access control and security camera system installation are now complete and fully functional across the District.