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GISD Calls Bond Election
On February 10, the Gainesville ISD Board of Trustees voted to seek voter approval for a $58,833,798 million bond issue. This process has been a community effort, enlisting the assistance of a Bond Facility Planning Committee composed of citizens, city leaders, board members, district employees, teachers, and parents. The committee dedicated several months to data collection, evaluations, and planning to compile this bond package. The recommendation was made to the school board at the January 21 Board of Trustees meeting.
The district’s financial advisor has determined that there will be a $0.1395 tax rate increase to finance this bond. Projects are funded based on new valuations and growth within the district. The district’s 2025 bond package addresses three key pillars: safety & security, renovating aging facilities, and enrollment growth.
Bond Scope
- Renovations to Edison Elementary School
- Classroom additions, secure vestibule, fire alarm, PA, new gym, library addition, flooring
- Renovations to Chalmers Elementary School
- Classroom additions, secure fencing, new gym, parking lot, etc.
- Renovations to Intermediate
- Classroom additions, secure fencing, fire alarm, parking lot, playground, etc.
- Renovations to Junior High School
- Secure vestibule, enclose F hall, secure fencing, fire alarm, new roof, RTUs, parking lot, sidewalks, cafeteria expansion, library expansion, etc.
- Renovations to High School
- PA, security vestibule, door locks
- New CTE Addition to High School
- Culinary arts, visual arts, robotics, black box theater, health sciences lab, etc.
Gainesville ISD residents will have the opportunity to vote on the bond referendum beginning with early voting on April 21 – April 29, 2025, and on Election Day, May 3, 2025.
If you would like more information, please contact Gainesville ISD: at communications@gainesvilleisd.com or visit gainesvilleisdbond.com.