The May 2023 bond election is an exciting opportunity for GRISD and the Glen Rose community. The bond will enable the district to improve the safety of our students and staff, better manage program/student growth, and maintain and update the facilities that we are so fortunate to have in GRISD.
Priority Projects – click on each section for updates.
May 2023 Priority Bond Projects
Security - District Wide
estimated cost $300,000
Security - 2,560 SF addition to connect the Junior High gym to the Main Building
estimated cost $1,035,471
Expansion - Addition for CTE/Ag Mechanics and improvements to CTE/Auto Shop
16,000 SF New
20,000 SF Improvements
estimated cost $11,258,035
Improvement - New roadway connection from North parking lot to rear parking lot
estimated cost $201,960
Improvements - New playground for GRES and GRIS
estimated cost $2,000,000
1,200 SQ Expansion for parent pick-up/drop off
estimated cost $450,707
Expansion - 2,000 SF addition of the pre-kindergarten classrooms
estimated cost $827,400
Improvements - 44,500 SF Indoor Multi-Purpose Center
estimated cost $6,995,405
estimated cost $500,000
Improvement District Wide
In Process
HVAC Controls/Installations/Units - Quote $2,667,082
estimated cost $4,000,000
estimated cost $500,000
estimated cost $500,000
The following additional projects are in consideration.
- New Parking Lot across from Intermediate - estimated cost $227,122
- Cafeteria Improvements (District Wide) - estimated cost $300,000
- Restroom Improvements (District Wide) - estimated cost $300,000
- Additional Seating for Tennis, Softball, & Baseball - estimated cost $300,000
- Additional External Lighting (District Wide) - estimated cost $300,000
- Transportation - estimated cost $1,000,000
- Cafeteria Improvements (District Wide) -estimated cost $300,000 Floors Elementary Campus - Quote 85,275.50 Dishwasher Elementary Campus - Quote $43,343
- Cafeteria Improvements
- Elementary Kitchen Floors
- Junior High Cafeteria Floors
Sections Quick Links
– Bond Video
– Tax Rate Information
– Project Cost Estimates
– Priority Projects
– Ballot/Voting Information
– Downloads / Links
Did you know?
Glen Rose ISD has saved over 1.8 million in interest on previous bonds (both 1997 AND 2010) by taking advantage of bond refunding programs and early pay-off options.
Bond Project Video
Did you know?
This proposed bond election will NOT increase the current Glen Rose ISD tax rate of $0.975
Tax Rate Information
Buckets containing M and O and I and S tax rates for Bond 2023
Project Cost Estimates
What's Proposed?
– Watch full video presentation
At the Election, the following language will appear on the ballot:
GLEN ROSE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSITION A
| FOR ____ AGAINST____ | THE ISSUANCE OF $31,000,000 OF BONDS BY THE GLEN ROSE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL BUILDINGS, BUSES AND VEHICLES, AND LEVYING THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. |
IF THERE IS NO TAX RATE INCREASE, WHY DOES THE BALLOT SAY THIS?
While there is no tax RATE increase, Texas State law requires the phrase “This is a property tax increase” to be on every school bond measure ballot.
Voting Information
- Early Voting Location: GRISD Administration 1102 Stadium Drive
- Early voting begins: April 24, 2023
- Last day of early voting: May 2, 2023
- Time: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
- Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
- Location: City Hall - 201 Vernon St.
- Time: 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
