The cost of construction: Fort Bend ISD balances closing $73.8M funding gap with fulfilling school bond promises

Rebuilding Briargate Elementary School was one project included in Fort Bend ISD’s bond shortfall on the May 2023 package. Since district staff announced the overrun in February, Briargate’s initial overrun is back on the board-approved budget. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact) Fort Bend ISD staff members have culled their $163.2…