The Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a guaranteed maximum price of $35.3 million to renovate the district’s new administration building at 777 N. Twin Creek Dr.
“This is a pivotal step forward for Killeen ISD,” said Board President Brett E. Williams. “Our families and community members will benefit from improved customer service, greater convenience, and a centralized location to access key district services. By reducing the time staff spend traveling between buildings, we’re increasing the time they can spend focused on solutions and student success. This renovation is not just a facilities update—it’s an investment in performance, service, and long-term fiscal responsibility.”
The new administration building will offer families, employees and community members a centralized location to access key services, including student support departments, human resources and payroll. The facility will also feature an expanded boardroom that will seat approximately 250 visitors—five times the current capacity.
Adam Rich, assistant superintendent for facilities services, told trustees that their decision to purchase the former Teleperformance call center in July 2023 for $4 million significantly reduced costs. Renovating an existing facility offers a lower cost per square foot than new construction, he said.
In addition to providing more space, the renovated building will be fully ADA compliant and feature energy-efficient lighting, plumbing fixtures and emergency backup power—all contributing to long-term savings.
By consolidating 22 administrative departments currently spread across 10 buildings, the project is expected to eliminate approximately $315,000 in annual operating costs and avoid an estimated $8.25 million in future roofing, HVAC and painting replacements.
The Strategic Facilities Plan funds will pay for the renovations.
“Thanks to the thoughtful planning of our current and past board members, KISD can use existing funds on this renovation—without additional burden to taxpayers,” Williams said. “This project also lays the foundation for future initiatives that will elevate the overall experience and effectiveness of our district.”
The Board also approved Lackey de Carvajal as the project’s commissioning agent and heard an update on three related relocation projects:
Moving the KISD Learning Support Services Data Center to Alice W. Douse Elementary;
Relocating the KISD Police Department and Federal Programs to the current administration building;
Moving the Jackson Professional Learning Center to the Pratt Learning & Leadership Center.
Renovations to the new administration building are expected to be completed in August 2026.
In other news, the Board also approved the district’s optimization priorities, a long-term strategy to guide resource allocation and planning across the district. The plan was developed with input from community advisory groups, faculty, staff, principals, senior leaders and trustees.
The five priority areas include:
Academic outcomes
High-quality facilities
Strong leadership & staffing
Family & student engagement
Resources for student readiness
Also on Tuesday, newly elected Trustee Oliver Mintz was sworn in to represent Place 3. Trustees Brenda Adams (Place 2) and Susan M. Jones (Place 4) were sworn in during the May meeting. As part of the Board’s annual reorganization, Brett E. Williams was selected as president. Jones was named vice president, and Brenda Adams will serve as secretary.