“Our Citizens’ Facilities Team proposed a bond program that not only helps our school district address existing needs, but also prepare for imminent growth,” said Superintendent Dr. Georgeanne Warnock.
“Like other communities in North Texas, Terrell continues to grow – having added over 250 students this last fall, alone. The CFT reviewed several options and presented one that promotes enhanced literacy through library renovations, early childhood learning, as well as campus safety and security, all without raising the current tax rate,” added Dr. Warnock.
“We are extremely appreciative of those who made the sacrifice to participate on the Citizens’ Facilities Team to support current and future Terrell Tigers.”
Proposition A, totaling $94,358,110 would include renovations and expansions across the district to include the purchase of land and construction of a new student elementary school, reimagined playground, safety and security upgrades, expansion and renovations of libraries and classrooms, replacing and repairing building lifecycle needs, and significant renovation and expansion to Terrell High School, which will include a student union and a centralized library, cafeteria and student commons.
Proposition B, totaling $641,900 calls for renovations and repairs to facility lifecycle work items at the Jamie Foxx Performing Arts Center.
The CFT is represented by a strong cross-section of the Terrell community, including local citizens, civic, business, and ministerial leaders, parents, and Terrell ISD employees. The committee met over the course of three months to tour campuses and assess current facility needs, study enrollment growth projections, and review district financial information.
Terrell ISD residents will have the opportunity to vote on the bond referendum beginning with Early Voting on weekdays during April 25 through May 3, 2022. Election Day is Saturday, May 7, 2022. Polling times and locations as well as additional information about the proposed bond election will be posted to www.terrellisdbond.com.
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Terrell Independent School District was established in 1883 and has a proud history of providing quality education to students. It is our belief that the future of our community, state, and nation hinges on the quality of the students being educated by our school system.
Terrell is located approximately 25 miles east of Dallas on Interstate Highway 20 and U.S. Highway 80. State Highway 34, State Highway 205 and FM148 provide north-south access.
Terrell ISD encompasses 166 square miles and is the largest geographical district in Kaufman County. With an enrollment of approximately 4900 students, our district has one early childhood center, four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school and one alternative education facility which are all fully accredited by Texas Education Agency.