KISD Board of Trustees approves sale of former elementary school The Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a resolution to sell the former Bellaire Elementary School property to the City of Killeen during a Tuesday evening workshop meeting. The property, located at 108 W Jasper Drive, will be used to establish a new fire station to replace Killeen Fire Station 5, which is currently situated about a quarter mile away. Adam Rich, KISD’s assistant superintendent for facilities services, presented the proposal to the board. He noted that the city has agreed to purchase the property for $803,000 in cash, as determined by an appraisal. The property spans approximately 6 acres and includes a 54,700-square-foot school building built around 60 years ago, along with a 4,000-square-foot free-standing activity building. Rich explained that the sale would allow the district to repurpose the site for public use. He outlined a timeline for the transaction, stating that the city would have 60 days to conduct inspections and due diligence after the resolution is approved, followed by a 30-day period to finalize the sale. The board followed his recommendation, passing the resolution in a 7-0 vote after a motion by trustee Tina Capito. The decision comes as part of KISD’s efforts to consolidate schools. The district decommissioned Bellaire and the former Clifton Park campus in 2021, relocating students to a new Clifton Park campus at 1801 S. Second St. The sale of the Bellaire property marks another step in the district’s plan to reallocate underused facilities. In other business, the board postponed a vote on a three-year contract with Third Future Schools to operate Manor Middle School. Board President Brett E.#killeen_independent_school_district #third_future_schools #city_of_killeen #bellaire_elementary_school #tina_capito
