Designated as one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas, Frenship ISD welcomes hundreds of new students each year. As of the 2024-2025 school year, Frenship serves more than 11,700+ students and 1,400 staff members across 16 campuses. According to experts and demographic studies, those numbers will continue to quickly climb over the next decade resulting in the need for additional campuses and staff.
For years, Frenship has been preparing for this rapid growth. This process began years ago with the help from our parents, students, staff, and community to create the 2016 Strategic Plan that included positively seeking innovative solutions to address current and future growth while honoring Frenship's rich tradition of excellence. Then, in 2021 the community came together to update the Strategic Plan for another five years with a strong focus on equitable expansion while holding true to our Frenship culture as the district continues to grow.
On August 19, 2024, the Frenship ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a voter approved tax ratification election (VATRE) and a bond election. Voters in Frenship ISD will see three propositions on the November 5 ballot that would allow Frenship to increase teacher and staff salaries, build two additional elementary schools to accommodate student enrollment growth, and address other initiatives including heightened safety and security, transportation, and hiring additional staff.
During the meeting, the board also set the 2024-2025 tax rate to $1.15670, slightly lower than the 2023-2024 tax rate of $1.15900. While it is Frenship’s lowest tax rate since 1993, it would still allow Frenship to build additional schools and address needs associated with a fast-growth district, if approved by voters.
