November 17, 2025 Board Recap

The Board approved the attendance boundaries for the new Jim Bridges Middle School, located in the district's northeast corner.

The 7th middle school will open with approximately 700 students on the district's east side at Custer Road and Frontier and will relieve overcrowding at Jones and Rogers Middle Schools.

• (Entire) Johnson Elementary attendance zone.

• (Partial) Lilyana Elementary attendance zone east of Coit.

• (Partial) Reeves Elementary - south of Frontier Laud Howell Parkway, North of 380, East of Custer and West of Ridge Road.

• (Entire) Folsom Elementary attendance zone

• (Entire) Cockrell Elementary attendance zone

• (Partial) Rucker Elementary attendance zone

Rising 8th graders (current 7th graders) at Rogers Middle School or Jones Middle School who are now in the Bridges Middle School attendance zone may choose to stay at their current campus. Also, Jones MS rising 8th graders (current 7th graders) who are zoned for Rogers MS may choose to stay at their current campus. A dedicated transfer window will open from December 2 to December 9, 2025. Families will receive additional, specific information about how to complete the request-to-stay form in a further email this week. Please note that families choosing one of these options will need to provide their own transportation, as district transportation will not be available for students attending outside their designated attendance zone.

As first proposed in October, Watkins Middle School will open to students beginning in the 2027 school year, not 2026 as first anticipated.

Since 2020, Prosper ISD has experienced tremendous growth, particularly west of the Dallas North Tollway. We have opened two middle schools in this area since 2020, and since 2022, we have opened a total of six schools west of the tollway to serve our rapidly expanding community. In 2025 alone, we opened four new schools in this western region. This significant investment in facilities demonstrates our commitment to meeting the needs of our growing student population, while also underscoring the importance of carefully aligning our facility openings with current enrollment patterns to ensure responsible financial management.

Prosper ISD continues to grow and remains one of the fastest-growing districts in Texas; however, the North Texas region is experiencing a shift in population movement.

• DFW is experiencing a notable slowdown in new home construction, with new home starts down 35.8% and closings down 31.5% year-over-year.

• Economic factors, including interest rates and a slower resale market, have impacted projected enrollment growth throughout the region.

• Texas school districts receive funding on a per-pupil basis, which means our revenue is directly tied to student enrollment.

• When enrollment growth slows unexpectedly in our area, school districts receive less funding than anticipated.

We are not alone in making these adjustments—several neighboring North Texas districts, including Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Allen, have made similar decisions in response to changing growth patterns.

To be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, we are being responsive to current market conditions by making the strategic decision to build Watkins Middle School now, while construction costs are lower, rather than waiting until tomorrow when prices would inevitably be higher. This approach ensures we maximize the value of voter-approved bond dollars.

By delaying the school's opening for students, we can defer the significant staffing and operational costs associated with running a whole campus into a future fiscal year when our enrollment and funding better align with the facility's capacity. We will defer additional salaries and operational costs into the 2027-2028 fiscal year.

Additionally, infrastructure improvements, including the completion of Legacy Road in February 2027, will better support our facilities when Watkins does open.

While Watkins Middle School will not open for students as initially planned, the completed building will not sit empty. We will use the facility to house support services, thereby significantly reducing our current office rental costs. This strategic use of the building allows us to:

• Lower ongoing operational expenses by eliminating external lease payments

• Maintain the facility in excellent condition for its future opening as a school
• Consolidate district operations for improved efficiency

A specific part of the Moseley attendance zone has been affected by the decision to delay the opening of Watkins Middle School. The district will continue to provide flexibility through our parent choice option for families living in Creeks of Legacy, Legacy Gardens, and Star Trail.

New Rushing Middle School Option

Families in Creeks of Legacy, Legacy Gardens, and Star Trail may request a transfer to Rushing Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. A dedicated transfer window will open from December 2 to December 9, 2025, for a limited number of students, depending on grade level and staffing considerations. Families will receive additional, specific information about how to complete the transfer form in a further email this week. Please note that families choosing one of these options will need to provide their own transportation, as district transportation will not be available for students attending outside their designated attendance zone.

Reynolds Middle School Option

Students who previously selected Reynolds Middle School may continue attending for the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, rising 6th-grade siblings (current 5th graders) of students who chose to attend Reynolds this year will also have the option to attend Reynolds for the 2026-27 school year. Please note that families choosing one of these options will need to provide their own transportation, as district transportation will not be available for students attending outside their designated attendance zone.

• First Day for Teachers: August 3
• First Day for Students / Beginning of 1st 9 Weeks: August 11
• 1st Semester Professional Learning/Student Holiday: September 4 & October 9
• Beginning of 3rd 9 Weeks: January 5
• 2nd Semester Professional Learning/Student Holiday: January 4, February 15, March 12, April 23 and May 21
• Last Day of School: May 20

Walnut Grove High School soccer coach Coach Kutch was celebrated for leading his team to a state championship last year and earning an extraordinary honor – being named the 2024-25 NFHS State Soccer Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations. This prestigious recognition, awarded to only one coach per UIL-sanctioned sport across the entire state of Texas, highlights Coach Kutch's exceptional leadership, dedication, and profound impact on his student-athletes. His commitment to excellence, mentorship, and positive influence on the school community truly embody the highest ideals of Texas high school athletics and Prosper ISD.

9. B. The administration will provide a report on Bond 2023 construction projects

A consent agenda shall include items of a routine and/or recurring nature grouped together under one action item. For each item listed as part of a consent agenda, the Board shall be furnished with background material.

The Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented:
10. A. Approve the minutes of prior meeting: October 20, 2025
10. B. Consideration and possible action regarding Asbestos Surveying, Consulting and Remediation Services
10. C. Consideration and possible action regarding the 2025 Tax Roll Summary for Prosper ISD as provided by Tax Assessor-Collector Scott Grigg
10. D. Consideration and possible action regarding administrator performance of personal services that will not harm the district, do not present a conflict of interest, and will be performed entirely on the administrator's personal time
10. E. Consideration and possible action regarding updates to Board Policy

There were not any speakers for public comment.

• November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break/School Holiday
• December 15 - School Board Meeting, 7 pm
• December 22 - January 2 - Winter Break/School Holiday
• January 5 - Professional Learning/Student Holiday
• January 6 - Beginning of 3rd 9 Weeks

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From left, Secretary Tommy Van Wolfe, Kelly Cavender, David Webb, Vice President Dena Dixon, Garrett Linker, President Bill Beavers, and Jorden Dial.

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