Background
Dear Three Rivers ISD Parents and Guardians,
At its Monday, August 11, 2025, meeting, the Three Rivers ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a bond election for November 4, 2025, totaling $23 million.
This decision was made following a presentation from the TRISD Facility Committee, which began meeting in the summer of 2025. The committee, which included community members, business owners, parents, and district staff, played a key role in the process. Over several months, the committee reviewed the district’s current financial standing, assessed existing school facilities, and analyzed possible construction and renovation options, along with estimated costs.
Bond Propositions
The committee’s recommendation to the Board included the following proposed projects, presented as three separate propositions:
Proposition A –$3,060,000
· Student Activity Center Renovations
· Agriculture Renovations
· Elementary Renovations
· Security Building Renovations
Proposition B – $11,750,000
Football/Baseball/Softball Safety Improvement and Renovations
· Proposition C – $8,190,000
· New Covered Field for Physical Education, Band, and Athletics
According to the committee’s report, if approved by voters, the $23 million bond would result in an estimated tax rate increase of $0.05. The committee also recommended that, should the bond pass, the district will provide regular updates on project progress and costs. The committee would also transition into an Oversight Committee during the construction process to help ensure transparency and accountability.
We will be launching a comprehensive bond website in the upcoming weeks. This platform will include:
· Detailed information about the proposed projects
· Tax impact details and an interactive tax impact calculator
· Voting information
· Answers to frequently asked questions
Additionally, the district will host town hall meetings to provide opportunities for the community to learn more and engage in discussions about the bond.
Sincerely,
Superintendent Les Dragon