The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees is evaluating a five-year bond proposal put forward by the district’s bond exploration committee, totaling $1.08 billion.
During a special meeting on July 29, 2024, a bond planning committee — comprising 34 parent/community members, 18 district staff and nine students — presented its proposed bond package after 10 months of discussions. Trustees received insights from the bond committee members, district officials and an external financial adviser regarding the committee’s recommendations.
Proposition A, totaling $986 million, encompasses several key allocations: $569.1 million for updating 20 campuses that are approaching 25 years of age; $102.3 million for constructing a new Staley Middle School; $89.5 million for refreshing furniture and equipment not covered by the 25-year update; $103.8 million for general maintenance outside the 25-year refresh scope; $26.7 million for installing turf on the softball and baseball fields at seven campuses; $32.3 million for districtwide landscaping improvements; and $34.8 million for new school buses, work trucks, fueling stations and truck washes.
The second proposition, totaling $88.2 million, would be allocated for replacing devices for staff and students on a five-year rotation schedule. It also includes funding for a network update and the addition of extra wireless access points.
The Athletics Bond, Proposition C, amounts to $11.2 million and is designated for the construction of a new tennis center. This facility will feature 16 outdoor tennis courts, spectator seating, concessions and restrooms. The new center would allow Frisco ISD to host district and regional competitions in one location, and potentially bring additional funds to the district. .
The Frisco ISD Trustees will continue to discuss the committee’s recommendations in a follow-up workshop on Aug. 5, 2024. On Aug. 19, 2024, the board will vote on a possible bond election and tax rate.
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