Some schools are unbearably hot because their coolers are old and ineffective. This is terrible to experience in August. Also, the vents and filters need to be cleaned regularly and maintained so that the systems are efficient. The waste of tax dollars has been phenomenal, due to poor planning and politics. Portables were supposed to be a stop-gap.
Portables are more expensive in the long run.
Administrative costs are too high. AISD's implementation of the bond program has been slow, behind scheduled, and costs more. AISD's work order system is 500 orders behind. Central Office does not have enough staff in this area. Construction during school is messing up schedules.