This summer as we prepare for the start of another school year we are also working to prepare for an upcoming bond. We held our first 2021 Bond Advisory Committee meeting on June 17th and the support from our community was overwhelming. Over 130 students, parents, staff and community members came together to learn about district facility needs based on growth, program equity, security, and existing renovation projects. Our purpose in this level of community engagement is to be transparent, professional and inclusive. Any school district should have a mission to meet the expectations of their community, so it stands to reason that we model our approach in this manner.
Below is a link to our website that provides an overview of the first meeting, the video presentation and other details in the event you were unable to attend or would like additional information. I encourage everyone to attend our next meeting on July 8th at 6:00 pm at the Mayborn Center. This second meeting will seek feedback from community members on prioritizing projects. This feedback will be used to create bond packages that will be shared at the August 4th meeting in order to make a citizen’s recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
School districts are and should be a reflection of the community that they serve. Please remain active and engaged with us throughout the bond planning process as we strive to be transparent and good stewards of the resources provided to us by our local taxpayers. Investing in Temple ISD is an investment that will deliver on behalf of our children. You can see these prior investments by reviewing our Bond 2015 projects HERE.
If you have any questions about the Bond 2021 process or projects, feel free to email us at bond2021@tisd.org. Thank you for your support, participation and guidance as we look to continue the successes of Temple ISD and prepare for the future.
Bobby Ott
