Harris Elementary School
As part of the 2022 Bond, Harris Elementary School received a full modernization of the existing campus at its current location. The new building features flexible learning spaces to support a variety of learning styles, designed in partnership with the Harris community. Project design began in Spring 2023 and the modernized campus opened in Spring 2026.
Follow the links to view the campus FAQs in English and Spanish.
Project Status
Project Details
Total Project Budget: $56,280,000
Anticipated Opening Date: January 2026
Trustee: Candace Hunter
Location: 6105 Berkman Drive Austin, TX 78723
Program Manager: AECOM
Architecture & Engineering: LPA Design Studios
Construction: Joeris General Contractors
Bond Financials
For in depth financial and project reporting visit our CBOC meetings page. The Board of Trustees appointed volunteer community members to the Community Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) to ensure that the projects remain faithful to the voter-approved bond program scope of work and to monitor and ensure the bond projects are completed on time, with quality and within budget.
Milestones
Construction Updates
Q3 2026 Updates:
Completed Activities:
- Official Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Austin.
Ongoing Activities:
- Testing and balancing the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
- Fixing minor cosmetic defects while testing equipment
Upcoming Activities:
- Completing the final rounds of system testing and minor building touch-ups
- Organizing final project paperwork and finances
More Information
Project Updates
Campus Architectural Team (CAT)
Zoila Cardenas, Principal
Paola Arroyo, Teacher
Liliana Batista, Teacher
Jessica Cardova, Teacher
Michelle DeVall, Teacher
Brandi Juarez, Parent
Jessica Maldonao, Parent
Judi Rockman, Community Member
Katie Rose, Parent
Ragnav Rowland, Teacher
Stephanie Schmid, Teacher
Vanessa Torres, Teacher
Sonya L. Wyatt, Asst. Principal
Jennifer Yom, Teacher
This bond program website is a comprehensive look into the bond progress and milestones. Some important locations within the website include: