The GISD Facility Planning Committee recommended the replacement of Ball High School. Their recommendation focused on expanding the many programs already offered at Ball HS:
Specialized Small Learning Communities:
- Biomedical Engineering and Medical Professions
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Media Arts and Digital Technology
- STEM
- College Credits
- Industry Certifications
- Collaboration
- 1:1 Technology Initiative
- Student-centered learning
- Library is “hub” of school and is used innovatively
The bond proposal’s replacement of Ball High School will address the many needs identified by the Ball HS Visioning Committee:
- Purposeful areas for student collaboration
- Flexible library spaces to support a variety of learning needs
- Outdoor spaces appropriate for teaching and learning
- Large space for student group presentations
- Appropriate spaces for ROTC
- Strong infrastructure for technology futures
- Special Education drive and conference room
- Dance classroom
- Band hall
- CTE areas that emulate industry
- Flexible spaces throughout to support independent learning
- More lab spaces
- Space for counseling/SEL
The bond provides upgraded and additional educational opportunities for students:
- Connects Ball HS educational programs with local careers
- Expands partnerships with Galveston College, UTMB, and Texas A&M Galveston
- Provides space for students to earn College certifications and training to fill jobs in need on the island
- Provides space in current Ball HS for students wanting to participate in CTE programs