Dear Blue Ridge Resident:
With the continuous growth in Collin County, Blue Ridge ISD is beginning to experience rapid student enrollment. Zonda Education conducted a demographic study for the district, projecting elementary enrollment to more than double in the next 8 years, while the current elementary school facility has already exceeded its capacity for the 2024/25 school year. As a result, our district is proactively planning to expand district facilities to accommodate the anticipated growth, while other bond projects will address aging facilities and maintenance updates.
On January 21, the Blue Ridge ISD School Board voted unanimously to seek voter approval for a $59,470,000 bond issue. This process has been a community effort with a Bond Planning Committee over the last several months. The Committee included citizens, city leaders, board members, teachers, and parents. The Committee dedicated several months to data collection, evaluations, and planning to assemble this bond package.
The district’s financial advisor has determined that there would be no school tax rate increase to finance this bond. Likewise, there will be no tax rate reduction if the voters do not approve the bonds, but the existing I&S tax rate of 50 cents per $100 valuation would remain unchanged. For the homeowner in Blue Ridge ISD, this represents an increase of $0 per year. Projects will be funded based on new valuations and growth within the district. The district’s 2025 bond package includes:
Bond Scope - $59,470,000
New Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)
HVAC Replacement (36 units)
High School
Roof Replacement
Addition of 100 Parking Spots
Gym Renovations (Bleachers & Floors)
Transportation
6 New Buses (4 Route, 2 Activity)
Transportation Covered Parking
Paving of Existing Bus Lot and Drive
Ag
Additional Ag Instructional Space (Classrooms/Welding Shop)
Small Animal Barn #2
Fine Arts
Sound System & Lighting Upgrades (HS & MS)
Middle School
Gym Locker Replacement
Blue Ridge ISD residents will have the opportunity to vote on the bond referendum beginning with early voting on April 22 – April 29, 2025, and on Election Day, May 3, 2025. For more information please visit BlueRidgeISDBond.com.
Dr. Darrell Floyd
Superintendent of Schools
