FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 11, 2025
TEMPLE, Texas — Tonight, at the regularly scheduled meeting, the Temple Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved two propositions to be included in the November election. The two proposals will appear on the November ballot as Proposition A and Proposition B.
The two proposals were developed based on state legislative requirements for safety and security, continued growth in the district, and feedback gathered from a series of meetings with parents, business leaders, spiritual leaders, and various community groups. “These plans, from start to finish, were designed by our parents and stakeholders with an eye towards student safety, responding to growth without using portable buildings, and being fiscally responsible,” said Dr. Bobby Ott, Superintendent of Temple ISD. Both propositions together represent the lowest community asking in over 13 years and levy the rate a total of a little over one penny.
Proposition A addresses security needs within the district and would generate $2.75 million. Key items would include:
- Adding ten additional police officers to have a dedicated School Resource Officer (SRO) on every elementary campus
- Impact-resistant film on non-student buildings as required through new TEA safety standards
- Perimeter fencing and courtyard/playground fencing on several campuses
- Replacement and additional security cameras
- Upgrading campus fire alarms
Proposition B addresses additional classrooms due to continued growth for $119.7 million. The most significant projects include:
- Adding 16 classrooms and other improvements at Temple High School
- Adding two classrooms and a permanent space for the 18+ program Special Education program
- Adding classrooms at Hector P. Garcia and Kennedy-Powell Elementary Schools
- Classroom improvements at Meridith-Dunbar Early Childhood Academy
- Finishing classrooms at Lamar Middle School, Travis Science Academy
“These propositions are addressing the most basic and essential needs of our school system – safety and seats – and are not asking for fluff. This plan was developed over the course of the last few years by our parents, business leaders, community members, and spiritual leaders,” said Board of Trustees President Dan Posey. “As always, Temple ISD will continue our parent and community engagement efforts in planning and developing a school system that meets our community’s expectations.”
Voters can access information and resources about the election at
www.tisd.org/Election2025/. Election Day for the two Temple ISD propositions is November 4, 2025. Temple ISD serves over 8800 students in pre-K through grade 12 at 15 campuses.
Propositions A and B: Safety and Seats