The Fort Worth ISD oversight committee, which supervises the district’s $1.2 billion bond program, has called for more involvement due to concerns over engagement and overbuilding.
New chairman Isaac Manning and committee members recommend pausing some projects until a comprehensive review of the district’s long-term needs is completed.
With $280 million allocated to 27 projects and $119 million already spent—including the completed Rolling Hills Elementary School in Benbrook, which opened in 2023 at a cost of $58.7 million—Manning emphasizes the need to adjust plans due to declining enrollment.
Despite these challenges, the committee remains committed to ensuring accountability and the responsible use of bond funds, while Fort Worth ISD leaders are developing consolidation proposals expected by March 2025.
For more detailed information, read Fort Worth Reports’ Matthew Sgroi’s report here: Fort Worth ISD oversight committee calls for more involvement in $1.2B bond.
