The plan for the first five years was presented to the Board of Trustees as a recommendation. The Board accepted the plan and called a bond election for February 24, 2001. Many NISD campuses lack controlled entry access into the buildings. Some facilities need fire alarm systems while others need upgrades to their systems. All campuses need video and security monitoring.
Traffic patterns are hazardous around some of the facilities.
Texan Stadium has poor turf conditions and lacks adequate dressing facilities, seating, and parking. Over the past 5 years, more than 1,000 new students have enrolled in Northwest schools. NISD is predicted to be one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas. Without the grade realignment, all but three of the district's schools will exceed functional capacity by 2005. The Northwest Alliance Academy, now temporarily housed at the Lena Pope Facility in Roanoke, will exceed its capacity in 2001.