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BCISD Bond Issue 2021
The third time is the charm for Burnet Consolidated ISD as voters passed four bond issues totaling nearly $53 million in the Saturday, May 1 election in complete but unofficial returns.
“On behalf of the students, staff, Board of Trustees, and administration, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our community for the support of the Burnet CISD Bond Program, and the passage of Propositions A, B, C, and D,” said BCISD Superintendent Keith McBurnett. “Additionally, I would like to thank the Facilities Community Advisory Committee members for their input in developing the bond program, and to those supporters that put out signs, handed out push cards, and helped to inform the community about the bond.”
Prior to Saturday's election, BCISD officials said the bond would help the district prepare for student enrollment growth, take advantage of lower construction costs and interest rates, and protect and preserve the daily operating budget.
Proposition A generates $27,496,000 for facility improvements and accommodations for student growth, including expansion of Bertram Elementary School. This measure passed by a 1,221 to 597 margin.
Proposition B would put aside $11,805,000 for middle and high school athletic facilities. This measure passed by a 972 to 838 margin.
Proposition C creates a fund with $4,288,000 for instructional technology, infrastructure, and campus security and this measure was passed by a 1,208 to 605 margin.
Finally,Proposition D would let the district use $8,915,000 for a multipurpose student activities center. The closest of the four issues, this one passed by a 956 to 857 margin.
“This bond program was developed in a collaborative and transparent manner. The management of the bond projects will be just as transparent,”McBurnett added. “Community members will soon be able to follow the progress of bond projects at burnetcisd.net.
“Tonight’s results represent the end of the election, but only the beginning of a lot of work ahead. So let me take this opportunity to ask you ahead of time to pardon our mess as we begin to make needed renovations across the District. Thank you again for your support.”
In 2019, voters rejected a $33.1 million bond proposal which would have covered a multitude of improvements, including roof repairs at three campuses, as well as campus additions designed to accommodate a growing student population, new buses, HVAC upgrades and a number of security initiatives.
Burnet CISD officials wanted to hold a bond election on two propositions totaling $29.66 million last May, but postponed it due to concerns about COVID-19.
