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SAFE AND SECURE SCHOOLS | RESPONSE TO GROWTH | LEGACY PRESERVATION

Royal ISD's goal is to provide an excellent education for every student. Bond 2023 will allow us to pursue our mission of "Investing in Our Tomorrow" by providing improved spaces for our Falcons to learn and grow while preserving the district's legacy and traditions (click here for Spanish).

Royal ISD has placed a $144,410,530 school bond on the May 2023 ballot. If passed, the Bond would provide critical improvements to our schools with no projected tax rate increase.

Download and share Royal Bond 2023 Informational Flyers! (English / Spanish)

Capturing Kids Hearts

Photo Credit: Class of 2023 Falcon Luis Diaz

"The 2023 bond will impact every Falcon student through safety and security upgrades, enhanced technology, extensive facility reservations, and new campuses to address building capacity challenges."

Superintendent Rick Kershner  

   Royal ISD

What's proposed in Bond 2023?

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Safe and Secure Schools

The bond emphasizes district-wide security improvements that focus on keeping our schools safe. The bond will pay for critical safety upgrades that includes perimeter fencing, fortified exterior doors, security equipment, and security vestibules at all campuses.

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Response to Enrollment Growth

The bond proposal was developed by your fellow community members to serve the needs of current and future Falcons. Projections indicate that 20,000+ lots will be developed within Royal ISD over the coming years. While developing the proposal, committee members used as their guide the Royal ISD mission statement of "investing in our tomorrow" and our vision statement of becoming a "destination district committed to instructional excellence in a safe, equitable environment for all".

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Legacy & Tradition Preservation

The 2023 bond will impact every Falcon student through enhanced technology, extensive renovations of existing facilities, and new campuses. The proposals also include a new Agriculture Science Expo Center, CTE classroom additions, and athletic facility improvements to address our goal of maintaining the legacy and traditions of the past as we welcome future Falcons! What does it mean to be a Royal Falcon? Click here to learn what Royal ISD offers its learners (click here for Spanish).

How can I learn more?

Bond Presentation Schedule

March 21, 5PM - RES Town Hall

March 22-25 - 67th Annual Royal FFA Livestock Project Show, Parade, BBQ, and Auction

March 30, 6PM - RHS Town Hall

March 31, 1:30-3PM - ECC Student Awards

April 1, 9-11:30AM @ RES - Get the facts. Join us on a district bus tour to see firsthand the new communities coming to Royal. Breakfast and voter registration resources will be provided.

April 6, 5PM - STEM Night

April 6 - Voter registration ends

April 24-May 2 - Early Voting

April 29, 9AM-11AM @ RECC - Get the facts. Join us on a district bus tour to see firsthand the new communities coming to Royal. Breakfast and early voting information will be provided.

Click here to request informational materials or a presentation for your organization.

Additional Resources

Click here to view the Bond 2023 Frequently Asked Questions! Have additional questions? Click here to submit your question. Answers will be added to the FAQ page.

Click here to request informational materials or a presentation for your organization.

Download and share Royal Bond 2023 Informational Flyers! (English / Spanish)

Where, when, and how can I vote?

Register to vote!

Voter Registration & Important Dates

Waller County Elections Office

www.VoteTexas.gov

Important Dates

April 6, 2023 - Voter registration ends

April 24 - May 2, 2023 - Early voting

April 25, 2023 - Last day to apply for ballot by mail

May 6, 2023 - Election Day, last day to receive ballot by mail

Early Voting: April 24 - May 2, 2023

April 24, 8am-5pm

Waller County Road/Bridge, 775 Highway 290, Hempstead

PVAMU Memorial Student Center, 155 L W Minor Street, Prairie View

April 25, 8am-5pm

Waller Civic Center, 3007 Waller Street, Waller

PVAMU Memorial Student Center, 155 L W Minor Street, Prairie View

April 26 - 29, 8am-5pm

Brookshire Convention Center, 4027 5th Street, Brookshire

Waller County Community Center, FM 1098, Prairie View

May 1 - 2, 7am-7pm

Brookshire Convention Center, 4027 5th Street, Brookshire

Waller County Community Center, FM 1098, Prairie View

Vote!

Election Day: May 6, 2023

Click here to locate your precinct.

Precincts 101, 102, 103, 104, 105: Waller County Annex (Road and Bridge), 775 Business 290, Hempstead

Precinct 208: Waller Civic Center, 3007 Waller Street, Waller

Precincts 311, 312: Waller County Community Center, 21274 FM 1098 Loop, Prairie View

Precinct 313: Monaville Fire Department., 13631 Cochran Road, Waller

Precincts 314, 315: Adam’s Flat Building, 36249 FM 529, Brookshire

Precincts 106, 416: Pattison Volunteer Fire Department, 2950 FM 359 North, Pattison

Precincts 418, 419: Brookshire Convention Center, 4027 5th Street, Brookshire

How was the bond proposal developed?

Board Votes on Bond Election

Pictured: Royal ISD School Board votes to call a bond election for May 6, 2023.

Bond 2023 Timeline

  • The projects included in the bond are based on recommendations from the Royal Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC).

  • The committee, a diverse group of parents, employees, business owners, and taxpayers met over several months to examine facility needs, costs, and prioritize projects.

  • The FAC came to consensus on the final package and presented the recommendation to the Royal ISD Board of Trustees for consideration at the December 12, 2022, school board meeting.

  • Royal ISD has attempted bonds in 2019, 2020, and 2021 unsuccessfully.

  • January 17, 2023, the Royal ISD Board of Trustees approved calling a May 6, 2023, bond election in the total amount of $144,420,530.

  • The 2023 bond addresses district wide safety and security, new construction, renovations and remodels, existing facilities, technology infrastructure, and stadium improvements.

  • In accordance with law, the bond is split into two propositions:

    • Proposition A for $138,069,530, which covers general projects

    • Proposition B for $6,351,000, which covers stadium improvements

  • The election will be May 6, 2023, with early voting April 24 through May 2. 

CAC

Pictured: 2022-2023 Royal Facilities Advisory Committee

Committee Work

Exponential growth is projected to come to Royal. A Royal Facilities Advisory Committee was established for the purpose of examining district needs and create a plan to address those needs while striving to follow our mission statement of "investing in our tomorrow" and our vision statement of becoming a "destination district committed to instructional excellence in a safe, equitable environment for all".

CLICK HERE to access committee meeting details and resources.

What projects are included in Bond 2023?

To learn more about a particular item, click the + to expand that section.

Proposition A $138,069,530

Safety & Security ($4,060,799)

New Construction ($75,645,000)

Renovations and Remodels ($22,242,500)

Existing Facilities ($34,421,231)

Technology Infrastructure ($1,700,000)

Proposition B ($6,351,000)

Stadium Improvements ($6,351,000)