Celina voters overwhelmingly approved a $2.295 billion bond package for Celina ISD, a sweeping investment designed to help the district accommodate the city’s explosive population growth and expanding educational needs.
According to unofficial election results from the May 3, 2025, election, Proposition A — which includes funding for new schools, land acquisition, and expanded facilities — passed with an impressive 71.65% of the vote. Proposition B, which focuses on technology and athletic facility improvements, followed closely behind with 69.79% approval.
Keeping Up With Growth
The bond package includes funding for a sweeping expansion of district facilities: one new high school, two new middle schools, seven new elementary schools and a new early childhood center. These additions come in response to projections that CISD will grow by more than 7,000 students in just five years.
Celina — currently home to more than 43,000 residents — is one of the fastest-growing cities in North Texas, with over 800 individuals moving to the area each month. For the 2024-2025 school year, Celina ISD saw its student population rise to 5,300, reflecting an increase of 838 students compared to the previous year.
As a result, the district is projected to double in size within the next five years and could potentially quadruple its student population over the next decade. According to district officials, several campuses are already reaching maximum capacity, and all campuses will exceed their limits within three years without the construction of additional schools.
What Else Will The Bond Do
In addition to new schools, the bond will support safety and security upgrades across all campuses, renovations to existing schools, and the purchase of land for future development.
"Our community has always supported our schools — it’s a hallmark of our community,” Superintendent Dr. Tom Maglisceau said in an official statement. “And while we honor that, we also work very hard to maintain that trust and utilize this support to bring about amazing opportunities and experiences for our learners.”
The bond also funds a new operations center designed to consolidate transportation, food service and maintenance, as well as establish a centralized safety command hub. Investments in district-wide technology infrastructure and classroom instructional tools are also included.
The bond will not require a tax rate increase, as it will be funded through the district’s existing tax rate. All bond funds will remain within Celina ISD, ensuring that the money will directly benefit the district’s schools and students.
A Community Commitment
The bond proposal was shaped by a 48-member Bond Steering Committee composed of students, staff, parents and community leaders. Their work focused on balancing current overcrowding concerns with future demands.
Notably, the entire bond package will be funded within the district’s existing tax rate, with all dollars remaining in Celina ISD.
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