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How was the bond proposal developed?

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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.