As part of the 2022 Bond, Mendez Middle School will receive improvements to fine arts and outdoor learning areas, life safety and security upgrades such as a secure entry vestibule, new school mental health center and a community pantry. Renovations will be made to the school’s heating, air conditioning, electrical and plumbing, as well as the building exterior and roof.
Follow the links to view the campus FAQs in English and Spanish.
Mendez Middle School project team met with the community on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Some images of the school’s design that were shared during the meeting are pictured below. More detailed renderings can be located within the meeting presentation.
| Meeting Item | English | Spanish |
|---|---|---|
| Recording | Meeting Recording 05/30/24 (ENG) | Meeting Recording 05/30/24 (ESP) |
| Presentation | Materials 05/30/24 (ENG) | Materials 05/30/24 (ESP) |
For meeting materials from earlier community meetings, please visit the document archive.
Nicole Gabriel, Third Future Schools
Colleen Garland, Specialist Outdoor Learning
David Simon, Director of Emergency Management
Phillip Taylor, Director of Performing Arts
Darien Clary, Director of Sustainability
Jill McCall, Third Future Schools
Shakira Hamilton-Adams, Director of Comprehensive Counseling
Austin ISD's Economic Opportunity Office is committed to advancing equity in contracting, ensuring HUB firms can compete fairly and participate in construction-related, bond-funded projects. The Economic Opportunity Office’s supplier diversity program (measured through HUB goals) is a core business strategy for the district, formally adopted by the trustees in August 2016. A HUB is a business that is 51% owned, managed, and controlled by a minority or woman — groups that are historically underrepresented in architecture, construction and other professional services. Austin ISD supports one of the most comprehensive public school supplier diversity programs in the nation, providing tools for minority- and women-owned businesses to do business with the district.
Sustainability is a top priority for all projects implemented through the 2022 Bond. The standard for all full modernization projects will be to reach Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) certifications.
