During its December 3 and December 10 meetings, the SCUC ISD Community Advisory Committee reviewed districtwide facility needs and reached consensus on prioritized bond recommendations focused on safety, access to learning opportunities, and upgrades to aging campuses ahead of a possible May 2026 bond election.
The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUC ISD) Community Advisory Committee (CAC) concluded its fall meetings on December 3 and December 10, focusing on districtwide facility needs and developing a prioritized recommendation for a possible May 2026 bond referendum. The discussions centered on expanding access to learning opportunities, strengthening safety and security, and addressing long-term upgrades to aging facilities.
The two December meetings marked a transition from broad discussion to final prioritization of projects that will be presented to the SCUC ISD Board of Trustees.
December 3: Reviewing Needs and Gathering Feedback
The December 3 meeting, held in the boardroom of the Malish Administration Building, focused on districtwide needs and potential projects under the district’s estimated $295 million bond capacity.
CAC members reviewed conditions across every SCUC ISD campus, all of which have varying levels of need. Six campuses were identified as having the greatest need for improvements to better support student programs: Dobie Junior High School, Byron P. Steele High School, Samuel Clemens High School, Wilder Intermediate School, Jordan Intermediate School, and Schlather Intermediate School. Architectural renderings of proposed renovations for these campuses were displayed throughout the room, allowing members to review concepts and provide feedback.
In addition to campus-specific projects, the committee discussed comprehensive refreshes for the district’s oldest facilities. These included new flooring, paint, ceiling tiles, LED lighting, replacement of aging equipment, and site drainage improvements. Broader district priorities were also reviewed, including hardened security measures, new buses, modernized technology, and expanded access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Fine Arts programs.
Balancing these needs with fiscal responsibility remained a consistent theme.
“We have to make sure everyone sees themselves in the ballot,” said Sheleah Reed, Director of PreK-12 Engagement and Partnerships with PBK Architects, which is providing long-range facility planning services to the district.
The committee also reviewed early feedback from a community poll first introduced at the November 19 meeting. Results showed favorable responses to several options for Lehnhoff Stadium renovations or construction of a new district stadium, with estimated costs ranging from $42 million for basic upgrades to $104 million for a new stadium near Interstate 35. Similar support was noted for proposed Multi-Purpose Activity Centers, which would provide covered space for athletics, marching band rehearsals, physical education classes during extreme weather, and the ability to host events when outdoor fields are not usable.
“This poll doesn’t tell us what will happen,” said Assistant Superintendent Kelly Kovacs as she reviewed the results. “But, it may help with prioritizing your recommendation decisions.”
December 10: Prioritization and Consensus
The committee reconvened on December 10 for its final meeting of the fall, shifting from discussion to consensus-building. Superintendent Paige Meloni opened the meeting by thanking members for their time, commitment, and collaboration.
“This is one of our most important partnerships,” Meloni said. “We do not take it for granted.”
CAC members worked in seven breakout groups to prioritize campus and departmental needs, making difficult decisions to align proposed projects with the $295 million bonding capacity. Universal agreement was reached on investments related to school safety and security, new playgrounds at elementary campuses, and facility upgrades supporting CTE and Fine Arts programs.
Due to cost constraints, some proposals—such as campus exterior signage and outdoor pavilion enclosures—were tabled for future consideration.
“We will share this information with the Board,” Reed said, noting that trustees will determine how to proceed with the committee’s recommendations.
Superintendent Meloni acknowledged the broader economic and political context surrounding any potential bond election and expressed appreciation for the committee’s willingness to engage in complex conversations.
“These are challenging times right now,” she said. “Thank you for locking arms with us.”
Next Steps
The CAC will present its project priority recommendations to the Board of Trustees at the regular board meeting on December 18. Trustees are scheduled to participate in a workshop in early January to further review the proposed priorities. The Board is expected to decide at its February 12 meeting whether to call a bond election, which would be held on May 2, 2026.
Learn more about the Community Advisory Committee and view the presentation from the December 3 and 10 meetings below.
December 3, 2025 Presentation
December 10, 2025 Presentation
Community Advisory Committee Page