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BASTROP — Approximately $321.5 million is about to be stake.
The May 6 election will have that bond amount on the ballot for Bastrop Independent School District. Two new elementary schools, a new police and operations center, and other additions and improvements would be funded by the bond if approved.
“This bond proposal addresses the growth we are all experiencing in our community and represents positive forward momentum," said Superintendent Barry Edwards. "The future is bright in Bastrop ISD, and we look forward to sharing the details of the proposal with our community and educating voters throughout the coming months.”
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, BISD's board of trustees unanimously voted to call for the bond election after recommendations from the district's Citizens Advisory Task Force. Among main points was Bastrop's enrollment projected increased of 3,700 students over the next five years. School officials say the new bond will not include a tax rate increase.
“We are grateful to the task force for their continued commitment to our students and staff and to our board for seeing our vision for this great district,” said Edwards.
The two new elementary schools would serve prekindergarten through fifth grades. BISD also plans to covert the intermediate school into a middle school for grades 6-8. A new police and operations center would house police, maintenance, custodial, and shipping and receivingpersonnel.
Money would also go toward additional classrooms for Colorado River Collegiate Academy and Genesis High School. New two-story academic wings would be added to Bastrop High School, Cedar Creek High School and Mina Elementary School. Aging buildings and infrastructure at other schools would be addressed with general renovations and improvements.
