The Royal ISD Board of Trustees has called for a bond election in the amount of $37,302,581 to be held on November 3, 2020. Please monitor the district website at www.royal-isd.net for information about informational sessions on the bond.
Important dates to remember:
| Voter Registration Deadline | Monday, October 5, 2020 |
| Early Voting | October 13 – 30, 2020 |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
“I am honored to be serving the Royal ISD community and joining the ranks of such a dedicated staff. As we continue navigating this crucial time, Royal ISD remains committed to providing the very best for our students. I am looking forward to our future together.” – Rick Kershner, Royal ISD Superintendent
Please watch the following videos from Superintendent Kershner (in English) and Dr. Guzman (in Spanish) to learn more about the bond proposal.
The bond proposal addresses capacity, new student growth, safety and security, and aging infrastructure. In making the decision to call the bond election, the RISD Board of Trustees considered community feedback and input from the Citizens’ Advisory Committee, a diverse group of local parents, non-parents, district staff, community leaders, and business owners. The bond will be split into three propositions, giving residents the opportunity to vote on three separate proposals and to choose the options that they feel best meet the needs of Royal ISD.
Proposition A (totaling $27,466,426*):
Early Childhood Center $3,888,460
- 8-Classroom Addition to Satisfy 10-Year Growth Projections
- Kitchen Equipment Upgrade
Royal Elementary School $1,156,311
- Renovate Library
- Upgrade HVAC Equipment
Royal Junior High $7,998,550
- Renovate Auditorium
- Update Band Hall
- Renovate Library
- Upgrade Kitchen
- Update Plumbing & Electrical Systems
- Update Site & Exterior Lighting
- Upgrade HVAC Equipment
- Update Interior Finishes
Royal STEM Academy $6,281,754
- Controlled Entry Vestibule
- Renovate Labs
- Replace Roof
- Upgrade Kitchen
- Renovate Library
- Upgrade HVAC Equipment
- Update Site & Exterior Lighting
District-Wide Projects $5,141,351
- New Playgrounds at ECC, RES & STEM
- Transportation/Bus Barn Improvements
- Parking & Drive Improvements at RES & ECC
- New Access Road from FM 359 to Royal Road
- District-wide Electrical Surge Protection
- 9 New Buses to Satisfy Growth Projections
Safety & Security Upgrades $3,000,000
Upgrades to increase safety and security at every campus, including improvements to entry points and doors
Proposition B (totaling $6,945,328*):
The rebuilding of Falcon Stadium and Track.
- New Seating for 4,000
- New Artificial Turf Field
- UIL 8-Lane Track
- New Press Boxes
- New Lighting and Cover for Existing Concessions
- Additional Bathrooms and Concessions
Proposition C (totaling $4,000,000)
The purchase of land for future school sites.
*Construction costs generally increase four to eight percent each year due to market inflation. As a result, project budgets for the November bond proposal may reflect an increase.