New Bastrop schools, upgrades on schedule

BASTROP — Bastrop Independent School District officials say construction funded by the district’s 2023 bond program is advancing steadily, with several major campus projects nearing completion.

Executive Director of Facilities and Support Services Lee Raspberry delivered an update at the Jan. 20 school board meeting, outlining progress on new schools, additions and renovations tied to the voter- approved bond. The $321.5 million package provides $272 million for new campuses and classroom expansions, $31 million for major capital improvements and nearly $18 million toward safety, security and a police administration building.

According to the board, investments are intended to support enrollment growth while modernizing aging campuses.