By a unanimous vote, the Prosper ISD Board of Trustees passed a measure to place a bond referendum comprising four propositions on the upcoming November ballot for a total of $2.807 billion.
The passage of all four bond propositions would not increase the district’s current tax rate.
Prosper ISD is one of the fastest-growing school districts in Texas, enrolling 3,000 new students each year. Since 2002, Prosper ISD has grown from 1,000 students and three campuses to nearly 28,000 students and 25 campuses in 2023.
As part of the district’s conservative management of finances and facilities, the Prosper ISD commissioned a community-led Long Range Planning Committee in 2023 to develop a long-term capital program through a series of collaborative meetings.
The goal of the Long Range Planning Committee was to ensure students in Prosper ISD continue to have access to modern classrooms and innovative programs.
“We sincerely appreciate the Long Range Planning Committee's dedicated members, including parents, grandparents, teachers, and staff, from all corners of the school district. Their thoughtful and comprehensive work in formulating recommendations is commendable, as it aims to enrich the lives of our Prosper ISD students, staff, families, and community,” Board of Trustees President Bill Beavers said.
The community-led committee of nearly 80 parents, grandparents, teachers, staff, business, and community leaders from across Prosper ISD reviewed demographic data, housing information, and a comprehensive facilities study. After months of extensive study, the committee developed comprehensive bond recommendations to reflect the wishes of the Prosper ISD community for the next 5-7 years. The LRP Committee presented its report to the Board of Trustees in June 2023 for its consideration.
"The members of the Long-Range Planning committee reflect the collective efforts of our Prosper ISD community, driven by a commitment to excellence, tradition, and providing outstanding educational opportunities from kindergarten to graduation. A team of educators, parents, and community members reviewed the District's facilities, technology, safety and security, fine arts, and athletics needs to establish a plan for the future,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Holly Ferguson said.
Early voting runs from October 23, 2023, through November 3, 2023, with Election Day being held Tuesday, November 7, 2023.
Prosper ISD is complying with legislative changes made in 2019, which require school districts to divide bond elections into separate ballot propositions based on what is being financed.
Proposition A would provide $2,439,575,000 billion to
BUILD NEW SCHOOLS & SUPPORT FACILITIES – $1,775,915,123
- 6 new elementary schools
- Second Early Childhood School
- 2 new middle schools
- High School #5
- Complete Richland High School (High School #4)
- Outdoor Learning Center
- Administration & Professional Learning Center
MODERNIZE OLDER SCHOOLS & FACILITIES – $417,887,931
- UPDATE 8 SCHOOLS: Baker Elementary School, Cockrell Elementary School, Folsom Elementary School, Light Farms Elementary School, Rucker Elementary School, Reynolds Middle School, Rogers Middle School, Propser High School
- EXPAND 4 SCHOOLS: Rucker Elementary School, Reynolds Middle School, Rogers Middle School, Prosper High School
- UPDATE current administration building
REINFORCE SAFETY & SECURITY MEASURES / UPGRADE TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE
$132,261,976
BUY LAND FOR 2 NEW MIDDLE SCHOOLS & 6 NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
$78,509,970
PROVIDE BUSES & VEHICLES FOR TRANSPORTATION
$35,000,000
Proposition B would allocate $140 million for technology devices for classroom instruction, including student, teacher, and staff devices. 
Proposition C would designate $102.4 million for a new stadium with 8,000 seats and renovations to existing tracks and turf fields.
Proposition D would designate $125 million for a Performing Arts Center to serve as a learning and performance space for dance, theater, music, and visual arts.
To learn more about the Prosper ISD 2023 Bond, visit Prosper ISD’s dedicated Bond website, https://www.prosperisdbond.net.
