CANTON, Texas — Canton ISD will hold a $114.7 million bond election in November that seeks to fund a new high school and a multi-purpose activity center.
School district residents will choose to vote in favor of or against two propositions during the Nov. 7 election.
If approved, Proposition A would fund $102.6 million toward building a new high school campus, while Proposition B would fund over $12 million to create a multi-purpose activity center for student organizations and events, according to Canton ISD.
Proposition A: New High School Campus (230,000 square feet)
- Regular and special education classrooms
- Career and technology classrooms
- Agriculture facility
- Auditorium
- Band hall
- Choir
- Competition gym
- Media center
Proposition B: Multi-Purpose Activity Center (approximately 70,000 square feet)
- Enclosed facility to provide a safe environment for students participating in a variety of organizations such as band, cheer, athletics, special Olympics, etc.
- Located between Norris Birdwell Stadium and the new high school
- Would be considered a "special purpose facility" requiring it to be on a separate proposition
The school district said the bond proposal came about through recommendations from a strategic planning committee, a group of Canton ISD parents, staff, and local community and business leaders. The group met during the 2022-23 school year to study and determine the needs of the school district.
If funding is approved, CISD said the new school could be open by fall 2026. The 75-acre land for the high school was donated by the family of Henry Lewis.
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