Big decisions made in 2016

• School boundaries change
  Trustees approved boundary changes to Cedar Valley, Chisholm Trail, Deerpark, Grisham and Walsh middle schools to accommodate the future Pearson Ranch Middle School opening in August.


• New high school
  RRISD’s sixth high school will be built on Pearson Ranch Road in Austin. Construction on the 481,515-square-foot facility could begin in August, pending approval of a bond.


• District of innovation
  Trustees approved a DOI plan in October that clears the way for RRISD to exempt itself from provisions in the Texas Education Code.

Top issues for 2017

• Possible bond
  Trustees have until Feb. 17 to call a bond election in May, which could include funding for a new high school and indoor swim center.


• More growth
  RRISD will likely face additional attendance boundary decisions because of the new high school and an anticipated 12th middle school in the works.


• DOI compliance
  The Texas State Teachers Association has challenged RRISD’s District of Innovation plan on grounds the plan violates state education codes.

A question for Round Rock ISD

Q: When is Round Rock ISD’s new high school expected to open?
A: The district’s sixth high school could potentially be ready in time for the 2019-20 school year, according to RRISD.