BOND 2025

Developed by the Facility Planning Committee of students, parents, community members, and staff, the $59.5 million bond program was designed to address enrollment growth, the updating of existing facilities and equipment, and other district priorities. These projects will be funded by residential and commercial property growth across Blue Ridge ISD. There is a ZERO tax rate increase associated with this program.

BOND ELECTION - SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025 RESULTS:

350 Votes For
155 Votes Against
The bond passed with 69.31% in favor

BOND PLANNING WEBSITE

BOND 2025 SCOPE

PROJECTS - $59,470,000
- New Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)
- HVAC Replacement Across District (36 total units)
- Blue Ridge High School
  - Roof Replacement
  - Addition of 100 Parking Spots
  - Gym Renovations (New Floors & Bleachers)
- Transportation
  - 6 New Buses ( 4 Route, 2 Activity)
  - Covered Parking at Transportation Facility
  - Paving of Existing Bus Lot & Drive
- Ag
  - Additional Ag Instructional Space (Classroom/Welding Shop)
  - Animal Barn #3
- Fine Arts
  - Stage Sound & Lighting Updates (HS & MS)
- Blue Ridge Middle School
  - Gym Locker Replacement

BOND 2025 PROGRESS TRACKER

PROJECT OVERVIEW	BUDGETED	SPENT	STATUS
New Intermediate School	$44,806,300	$907,800	Design Phase Almost Complete
HS Roof Replacement	$1,706,100	$1,058,047.10	COMPLETE - $648,000 Under Budget
HVAC Replacement	$3,064,628	$425,077	90% Complete
HS Parking Addition	$851,598		Scheduled for Summer 2027
HS Gym Renovations	$653,538		Scheduled for Summer 2026
6 New Buses	$1,320,000	$471,358.75	50% Complete
Transportation Covered Parking	$660,000		Scheduled for Summer 2027
Transportation Lot Paving	$1,415,700		Scheduled for Summer 2027
Ag Classrooms	$1,870,000		Scheduled for Summer 2026
Animal Barn #3	$605,000		Scheduled for Summer 2026
Stage Lighting & Sound	$384,175		Scheduled for Summer 2026
MS Gym Locker Replacement	$132,193		Scheduled for Summer 2026