Planning for the Future

Background Information

The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees and administration, with the expertise of Templeton Demographics, has studied housing and enrollment trends for years. As the fastest-growing school district in DFW, demographers estimate that Prosper ISD will continue to experience unprecedented student enrollment growth in future years.

Citizens’ Committee

The 2019 Bond package is a result of a recommendation made to the Board of Trustees by the district’s Bond Planning Committee. The Committee was made up of local citizens, parents, and civic and business leaders. Members met several times in 2018 and early 2019 to consider the growth and educational needs of all Prosper ISD students. The Committee reviewed demographic projections, district financial information, existing facility conditions, and had the opportunity to tour existing campuses before prioritizing potential bond projects.

​Charge of the Bond Planning Committee

• Consider the educational needs of all students and align with the district's mission, vision and goals

• Represent the entire community, its values and perceptions in the facility-planning process

• Assess and prioritize the district's current and long-term facility needs

• Consider the district's current financial position and funding methods to develop a recommendation that is fiscally sound

• Report their finding to the Board of Trustees including recommendations as to how to progress with addressing the district's facility needs

Bond History

Prosper ISD’s Last Bond Election: 2007

2007 Bond Facts, BY-THE-NUMBERS:

• 80% approval by voters

• $710 million

• 2,800 students were enrolled in Prosper ISD in the 2007-2008 school year.

• 9,600 students seats will be added as a result of the 2007 bond election.

• 4 new schools are remaining from the 2007 bond election and are on schedule to open in 2019 and 2020 (Elementary #10, Elementary #11, Middle School #3 and High School #2).

• 3 additional facilities are remaining from the 2007 bond election (Stadium, Natatorium, Instructional Support Center).

• 300+acres have been purchased for future school sites.

2007 Bond PROJECTS:

• 8 Elementary Schools
  Elem #4 opened in 2012
  Elem #5 opened in 2015
  Elem #6 & #7 opened in 2016
  Elem #8 & #9 opened in 2018
  Elem #10 & #11 to open in fall 2019

• 2 Middle Schools
  MS #2 opened in 2009
  MS #3 (Hays MS) to open in fall 2019

• 2 High Schools
  New Prosper High School opened in 2009
  HS #2 (Rock Hill HS) to to open in fall 2020

• Stadium & Natatorium
  Opening in fall 2019

• Support Services Facility & Transportation Center
  Opened in 2008

• Land Purchases for Future Schools

• Technology

Previous Bond Elections:

2003

$135 million

2001

$15 million

1997

$10.6 million