Conroe ISD: 2025 Bond, Growth, and Policy Shifts

**Conroe ISD Navigates Rapid Growth, Approves Major Bond, and Updates Library Policies in Pivotal 2025**

**CONROE, TX –** Conroe Independent School District (CISD) experienced a landmark year in 2025, grappling with unprecedented population growth while making critical decisions on infrastructure, educational resources, and leadership. Voters overwhelmingly approved a massive $677.3 million bond package, the district revised its approach to library materials, and Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null secured a contract extension, signaling a year of significant change and strategic planning.

**Historic Bond Addresses Explosive Enrollment**

On May 6th, 2025, CISD voters gave the green light to a $677.3 million bond package, the largest in the district’s history. This critical funding is earmarked to construct two new high schools, one new elementary school, and undertake a comprehensive slate of facility projects and renovations across the sprawling district. The move is a direct response to the district’s projection of accommodating an additional 10,000 students over the next five years, pushing total enrollment from its current 75,000 to an estimated 85,000.

District officials emphasized that the bond package was structured to avoid a tax rate increase, a key factor in its successful passage. This is achievable through careful financial planning, including the retirement of existing debt and the growth of the district’s tax base fueled by robust new residential and commercial development. The Woodlands area, along with surrounding communities like Conroe, Oak Ridge North, and Shenandoah, continues to be a magnet for families, solidifying CISD’s status as the fastest-growing school district in Texas.

The new facilities are expected to be strategically located in the district’s high-growth corridors. While specific names are pending, one new high school is anticipated to serve the rapidly expanding northern sector, with the other targeting the southwest region. The new elementary school aims to relieve overcrowding in several existing campuses. Beyond new construction, the bond will fund critical infrastructure upgrades, technology enhancements, safety and security improvements, and necessary modernizations for older campuses.

“This bond package is a strategic investment in the future of our children and our community,” stated CISD Board President, Dr. Susie Kendrick, following the bond’s approval. “It allows us to maintain our high standards of education and provide adequate facilities as more families choose to call Conroe ISD home, all while being fiscally responsible to our taxpayers.”

For more details on the bond projects and timeline, visit the CISD Bonds page [simulated_link: www.conroeisd.net/2025bond].

**Revised Library Materials Policy Sparks Debate**

Another significant development in 2025 involved extensive discussions and eventual action regarding library materials available to students. By August 20th, 2025, the CISD Board of Trustees officially approved updated policies designed to empower parents to restrict their children’s access to specific library materials.

The centerpiece of these updates is a new “material reconsideration policy.” This policy outlines a formal process for parents and community members to challenge books or other media they deem “sexually explicit” or “pervasively vulgar.” Challenges will typically begin with a review by a campus librarian, followed by a district-level committee, with the ultimate decision resting with the Board of Trustees if an appeal is made. The new guidelines aim to provide clarity on what constitutes appropriate material for school libraries, particularly in an effort to align with broader community standards and evolving state legislative discussions on content in public schools.

The policy updates followed months of public input, including several lively board meetings and community forums where parents expressed both support for increased parental oversight and concerns about potential censorship. Proponents argued the changes would ensure age-appropriateness and align library collections with community values. Opponents, including some educators and librarians, voiced concerns about limiting intellectual freedom and diverse perspectives for students.

“Our goal is always to provide a robust and engaging learning environment, while also respecting parental rights,” commented Dr. Null regarding the new policy. “These updates provide a clear, transparent process for addressing community concerns about materials in our libraries.”

Further information on the library materials policy can be found on the CISD Policy Manual page [simulated_link: www.conroeisd.net/policy].

**Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null’s Contract Extended**

Early in 2025, the CISD Board of Trustees demonstrated strong confidence in its leadership by extending Superintendent Dr. Curtis Null’s contract through February 2028. Dr. Null, who has led the district since 2018, will continue with a base salary of $346,950.

The board cited Dr. Null’s “outstanding leadership” as a primary reason for the extension. His tenure has been marked by remarkable growth, requiring innovative solutions for capacity and resource management. He has also navigated the district through significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and implemented state-mandated academic and operational changes. His leadership has been credited with maintaining academic excellence amidst rapid expansion and fostering strong community relations.

“Dr. Null has proven to be an exceptional leader, guiding Conroe ISD through an era of unprecedented growth and complex challenges,” Dr. Kendrick added. “His vision and dedication are invaluable as we continue to shape the future of our district.”

Dr. Null’s compensation is competitive with superintendents in similarly-sized, fast-growth school districts across Texas, reflecting the immense responsibilities associated with managing one of the state’s largest and most dynamic educational systems. His extended contract provides stability and continuity as CISD prepares for continued expansion and ongoing educational initiatives in the years to come.

For more information on CISD leadership, visit the Superintendent’s Office page [simulated_link: www.conroeisd.net/superintendent].