Bond 2025 - Proposition A
Proposition A - $1,338,600,000 Construction and Instructional Materials
Construction and Renovation
Middle School Transformation Renovation
- Apollo Junior High – proposed renovations
- Liberty Junior High – proposed new building
- Richardson North Junior High – proposed renovations
- Parkhill Junior High – proposed new building
- Richardson West Junior High – proposed new building
View the rebuild considerations for West JH - Westwood Junior High – proposed new building
frequently asked questions
How does RISD’s move to a middle school model from a junior high model which began in 2021 impact Bond 2025?
After extensive study in 2020, RISD made the decision to adopt a middle school instructional model with students in grades six, seven and eight attending middle schools, and students in grades Pre-K through grade five attending elementary schools.
Bond 2021 funded the renovation of Forest Meadow and Lake Highlands, supporting the RISD Middle School Transformation.
Bond 2025 seeks to continue the work to complete the Middle School Transformation initiative for the remaining six junior high campuses: Apollo, Liberty, North, Parkhill, West, and Westwood to accommodate sixth-grade students.
Learn more about the Middle School model and the transition from junior highs, including academic performance, aligned curriculum, extracurriculars, and student wellness considerations.
What would then occur with the middle school transformation plan if the 2025 bond does not pass?
Under that scenario, there would not be funding for middle school expansions or renovations at the six junior highs and the implementation of a middle school model would not be able to occur in those learning communities until funding could be identified in a future bond. This possibility is inherent in any projects that would be part of long term bond plans – implementation is always contingent upon voter approval of current/future propositions.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center
frequently asked questions
What is the impact and why are Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs important?
The proposed Career and Technical Education (CTE) center would be built on existing land owned by the district, next to the Richardson ISD Operations Center on Greenville Ave. The centrally-located center would serve approximately 1600 – 2000 students from all four high schools across all learning communities, who would be transported by bus from their home campuses for CTE courses.
Due to specialized equipment and staffing, CTE programs can be costly to replicate across all four high schools. Having a central location allows the district to expand and offer specialized programming that RISD may not have the funding to support at individual high schools.
For example, the automotive program at Richardson High School is a high-demand pathway that is currently inaccessible to other students in the District. Building an automotive area at the CTE center expands access to more students at all four campuses and increases capacity.
The CTE Center would increase and expand career-focused programs of study opportunities for all students and offer comparable experiences for RISD students that are currently offered in neighboring districts, as well as continue to differentiate district experiences from local charter and private schools.
Why build a standalone Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center?
In the 2024-2025 school year, more than 55% of RISD graduates earned industry-based certifications and contributed to the increased College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) metric of 97% for Richardson ISD graduates.
The centrally located CTE center would provide real-world, hands-on technical experience for students in high-demand, high-wage career pathways leading to employment opportunities, whether they choose to enter the workforce after graduation, attend college, or pursue civic service. Industry partnerships within each pathway allow students to experience hands-on learning in real-world spaces and a path straight into the workforce if they choose.
Learn more about the existing programs of study and the benefits on the RISD CTE webpage.
How will the programming options in the Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) be decided?
Why is the Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) part of Prop A instead of on its own separate Proposition?
How will students travel to the Career and Technical Education Center (CTE)?
How can the community and businesses engage with the Career and Technical Education Center (CTE)?
Much like the existing Credit Union of Texas Smart Branch at Berkner High School and STEM Academy, the CTE center would work with community partner businesses to open real-world learning spaces that can be accessed by the community. The CTE center spaces can house fully run student-led businesses.
In addition, business and industry leaders will have opportunities to engage with the programs, provide real-world learning experiences for students, and help build a workforce pipeline upon graduation, due to the certifications and experience earned during high school.
Environmental Studies Center Renovations
Infrastructure & Safety at Elementary, Junior High, and High Schools
- Restroom Construction & Renovation across the District
- Roofing
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Safety and security upgrades
- Health services upgrades
- School buses and maintenance vehicles
- School, classroom, cafeteria, office, and maintenance equipment
Athletics Proposed Projects:
- LED lighting at RISD tennis courts
- Uniforms for all high school and junior high sports
- Audio equipment for all athletic venues
- B-field turf replacement and B-field lighting
- Locker room refurbishment
- Weight room and training room equipment
- Track equipment
- HUDL video analysis software
Teaching and Student Support
- Instructional and curriculum materials
- Career and Technical Education equipment
- Fine Arts instruments and uniforms
- Athletic uniforms and equipment
