Bond 2021 Updates
Bond 2021 Summer Projects Update
At the August 21 Board of Trustees Work Session, staff shared an update on completed Bond 2021 Construction projects and other construction projects which took place this summer.
Moody’s, S&P Reaffirm RISD’s Strong Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service assigned its Aaa underlying rating and Standard & Poor’s assigned its underlying AA-plus rating to Richardson ISD’s
RISD Bond Steering Committee Meeting – Apr. 14
The RISD Bond Steering Committee is meeting to evaluate options and arrive at recommendations for trustees to consider regarding a 2025 Bond package.
RISD Bond Steering Committee Begins Work
A group of community members, parents and campus staff have begun work to arrive at recommendations for a 2025 Bond package.
PHS Renovation Earns City Revitalization Award
The Bond 2021 project earned a City of Richardson community revitalization award.
District Refunds Bonds, Saving $9.7 Million
On Oct. 22, RISD refunded $45.9 million in outstanding bonds, resulting in $2.3 million in present value savings and $9.7 million in total debt service savings over the life of the bonds.
Board Meets to Discuss Bond Progress, Efforts to Close Achievement and Opportunity Gaps
Recap of information items at the Oct. 24 Trustee Work Session.
RISD Sells $125M Of School Building Bonds
RISD has $25 million left to issue from the voter-approved Bond 2021.
Pearce Learning Community Fine Arts Showcase
Monday, April 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the refurbished high school auditorium.
Trustees Hear Middle School Transformation Update
Current 5th graders in Lake Highlands will be the first students to attend RISD middle schools next year as 6th graders.
Adopted Tax Rate at Lowest Level in 33 Years
The adopted M&O tax rate is down more than seventeen cents from the prior year and at the lowest rate in 39 years.
Districtwide Wi-Fi Upgrades
The upgrade doubled total available bandwidth to 60Gbps.
Keeping Tabs on the Start of School
Superintendent Branum shares some reflections on the first few weeks of school.
Pearce Construction Through Student Lens
The construction is on track to be completed in time for the 2024-2025 school year.
Trustees Discuss Bond Shortfall, Accelerating Middle School Model
RISD Trustees are discussing possibilities to address a Bond 2021 shortfall and accelerating the transition of sixth graders into middle schools.