Based on the recommendations of a community bond steering committee, RISD trustees on August 7 voted to place three bond propositions before voters as part of the November 4 election. The total of all three propositions is $1.4 billion. The three propositions include funds designed to address needs across the district as prioritized by the Committee:
- Proposition A: Construction and Instructional Materials ($1,338,600,000) This proposition would cover:
- Complete Middle School Transformation for the remaining six junior high campuses. The first two junior highs were completed as part of Bond 2021 capital projects.
- CTE (Career and Technical Education) Center
- Environmental Center Renovations
- Refresh elementary school restrooms and furniture across the district
- Other department recommendations include: facilities, safety and security, transportation, fine arts, athletics, PE/Health, curriculum and instruction, advanced learning, ESL, bilingual, Pre-K, special education services, and health services.
- Proposition B: Technology Devices ($54,000,000)
- Proposition C: ADA Upgrades, Lighting and Turf Replacement at both RISD Stadiums ($7,400,000)
“Based on the dedicated work of our community bond steering committee, the RISD Board of Trustees has called for a Bond 2025 election on November 4,” said Superintendent Tabitha Branum. “This bond package is the result of a thoughtful, collaborative process aimed at addressing needs across our district, as prioritized by the committee.”
Tax Rate Increase: the approved bond election includes a $0.04 I&S (Interest & Sinking) tax rate increase. For a home with an average market value of $500,000 in RISD, this would result in an estimated annual increase of $124, or $10 per month.
More information is available on the district website and will be shared with the community in the coming weeks and months. To view the Aug. 7 board meeting, click here.
