New facilities and districtwide improvements could be in the works for Tomball ISD should the district’s board of trustees pursue a bond referendum this fall. During the board’s June 12 workshop meeting, trustees heard recommendations for the possible referendum from a steering committee tasked with conducting a facilities study this spring. Following several community meetings in April and May, steering committee Chairman Rob Hauck presented a list of 10 ideas compiled from suggestions by teachers, TISD staff, community members and parents. “We were directed to consider the education needs of all students—not just some—and to provide solutions to the known facility needs based on the district’s projected growth,” Hauck said. “And we were directed to consider all district programs—not just sports, not just band or any individual programs—looking at all those things that we do as a district.” An exact amount of funding for a potential bond has not yet been announced, however, TISD Chief Financial Officer Jim Ross previously said the district could take on a bond of up to $275 million without needing to raise the property tax rate of $1.34 per $100 of home valuation. The last day for the TISD board to call for a bond in time for a November election is Aug. 21. Bonding the district[/caption]