During the August 12, 2025 Special Called Board Meeting, the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees called for a bond election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The bond package, totaling $1.99 billion, is primarily designed to fund new school facilities to address projected enrollment growth within the district.  

The district has experienced significant growth within the last few years and has been identified as a “hypergrowth” district in the most recent demographic studies. This school year, Lamar CISD is projected to serve more than 49,000 students at 58 campuses. In the 4th quarter of 2024, there were approximately 2,450 homes in inventory, with groundwork underway on nearly 2,900 lots across 18 subdivisions, and more than 5,000 additional lots available to build on in the district. Enrollment is forecasted to grow to approximately 61,406 students in 2030-2031 and 69,957 students by 2034-2035.  

The bond proposal was structured to address enrollment growth, repairs and renovations to existing facilities, and technology upgrades without an anticipated increase in the current tax rate, thanks to Lamar CISD’s strong financial standing and ongoing growth in property values associated with new development.  

The bond will be presented to voters in four separate propositions:
 

Proposition A: New Schools & Facility Improvements (Estimated Cost: $1.9 Billion) 

This includes the construction of new schools and the renovation or expansion of existing campuses to accommodate the district’s hypergrowth.  

• Land and land development
• 7 elementary schools
• High School #9, Junior High #9, Middle School #9
• New Terry HS, George JH, and Navarro MS at Spur 10 at Klosterhoff Road
• Portable buildings
• Vehicles: Buses and white fleet
• Safety and security
• HVAC and roof replacements across all tracks
  

Proposition B: Traylor Stadium Repairs (Estimated Cost: $26.7 Million) 

Focuses on safety and infrastructure upgrades at Guy K. Traylor Stadium. 

• Traylor Stadium is the only district-wide stadium serving all high schools in Lamar CISD. It is over 60 years old and in critical need of repair to ensure its safety and continued functionality for students, staff, and the public.
• Key infrastructure is failing. Repairs include replacing aging bleachers, upgrading the sound system, and constructing new restrooms and concession areas that comply with ADA requirements and current health and safety codes.

Proposition C: Technology Equipment Refresh (Estimated Cost: $44.1 Million) 

Funding would be used to update and bolster technology infrastructure supporting instruction and district-wide operations.  

• Replacement of staff and student laptops, desktops, iPads, and monitors no longer under warranty.
• Upgrades to district-wide Graphic Arts printing and production equipment
  

Proposition D: Student Device Initiative (Estimated Cost: $10.6 Million) 

This initiative would provide each student in grades 3 through 12 with a dedicated device (e.g., laptop or tablet) during the school day. 

• A laptop for every student in grades 3–12, used only during the school day.
• Devices will stay on campus and support digital instruction, STAAR testing, and technology readiness.

By law, bond funds cannot be used for teacher or staff salaries or daily operating expenses. All funds must be spent on capital projects approved by voters. 

“As Lamar CISD continues to grow, so does our responsibility as a district to ensure that every student has access to an elite education, including the facilities, tools, and technology they need to be successful,” Lamar CISD Superintendent Dr. Roosevelt Nivens said. 

The Board’s decision follows months of work by the district administration and the Bond Citizens’ Committee, which reviewed enrollment projections, building capacity, technology needs, and facility assessments. In addition, the Board considered feedback from a community-wide survey that launched this summer. Lamar CISD’s enrollment has grown from approximately 37,000 students in 2021 to nearly 49,000 in 2025, and growth is projected to continue. 

“This bond package reflects our commitment to being thoughtful stewards of public resources while also addressing the urgent needs that only voter-approved funding can meet,” Dr. Nivens said, “including the construction of new campuses to support our growing enrollment and the evolving needs of our students.” 

Additional information about the bond package, including details for each proposition, voting dates, and upcoming community meetings, will be available on the Lamar CISD website at https://www.LCISD.org/bond2025.