La Vernia Independent School District (ISD) recently celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bond 2023 projects, held on Monday, December 2, 2024. The event took place at La Vernia Intermediate School and was attended by district leaders, administration, and board members.

The Bond 2023 initiative, approved by voters in May 2023, is to ensure that La Vernia ISD has future capacity to accommodate student enrollment growth and to provide classroom space for students currently in overcrowded campuses.  The bond is also aimed at renovating aging facilities throughout the school district as part of the district’s long-range preventative maintenance plan.

The bond included two propositions which were both approved.  Proposition A, in the amount of $108 million, will fund safety and security upgrades to include access control at each campus, additional classrooms throughout the district, technology infrastructure, new buses, and campus renovations.  Proposition B, in the amount of $1 million, funded replacement of athletic turf that has exceeded its life cycle. This was completed in the summer of 2023.

“We are thrilled to officially mark the beginning of these significant projects that will improve our schools and enrich the educational experience for our students,” said Dr. Hensley Cone, Superintendent of La Vernia ISD. “This groundbreaking ceremony is a testament to our community’s unwavering support and belief in the importance of investing in our children's future. Together, we are building a brighter tomorrow for our students and our district.”

La Vernia ISD looks forward to the completion of these projects, which will provide state-of-the-art facilities and resources that support student learning and development.