Bonham ISD is Having a Bond Election

On May 6, 2023, the Bonham ISD community will have the opportunity to vote on the district’s $64.4 million bond package.

 Why is Bonham ISD having a bond?

  • SAFETY.

    Students at Rather JH must exit the building to go to the cafeteria and between classes. Rather JH also has classrooms with exterior doors and no fencing around the property. There are no State Standard Security Vestibules at Rather JH. This bond package would eliminate the classrooms with exterior doors and the need for students to exit the building for lunch and between classes at Rather JH.

  • OVERCROWDING.

    There are currently 4 portable buildings at Finley-Oates and 1 portable building at Rather JH due to overcrowding. This bond package would eliminate portables at both schools with the addition at the JH and moving grade 6 back to the JH.

  • AGING FACILITIES.

    The original portion of Rather JH was built in 1978. This bond would make additions and renovations to this campus and eliminate the oldest portion of Rather JH.

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What is included in this bond?

L.H. Rather Junior High - $64.4M

  • Renovation of upstairs classrooms, the 1992 addition, housing grade 6

  • Two-story classroom addition north of competition gym, housing grades 7-8

  • Includes multi-purpose facility, including a stage for student performances

  • Includes Vo-Ag classrooms

  • Includes Band Hall

  • Includes Cafeteria in main building

  • Robyn C. Hill Competition Gym renovation

  • Practice field relocated to south end of campus

What does this look like for Bonham ISD?

The campus reconfiguration was strategically examined to ensure benefits are maximized for Bonham ISD.

How will this affect my taxes?

There is no tax rate change associated with this bond.

 
 

What happens if the bond doesn’t pass?

If the bond doesn’t pass, the price of construction will continue to increase with inflation, costing the District and taxpayers more money in the future. The district will also continue the use of portables at two campuses.

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