Since 2020, Baird ISD has made significant investments in new and improved facilities to support our students, staff, and community. These projects have been funded through a combination of local resources and voter-approved bonds, ensuring that we continue to provide high-quality learning and activity spaces without placing an unnecessary burden on taxpayers.

Locally Funded Improvements
Thanks to careful financial planning and revenue from county wind energy projects, the district has been able to complete several major projects without issuing new debt:

• Old Rock Gym Renovation (2021): A historic facility brought back to life for student and community use.
• Welding Academy (2022): A modern space providing hands-on training for students pursuing workforce and career pathways.
• Bears Den Football Field Turf (2025): Installation of artificial turf, funded entirely with local wind energy proceeds, scheduled for completion in August 2025.

2022 Bond Projects
In 2022, Baird voters approved a bond package to expand and modernize athletic and vocational facilities. The community’s support has resulted in:

• Athletic Weight Room (2023): A dedicated training space for student-athletes.
• Vocational Agriculture Building (2024): A new, state-of-the-art facility to support agricultural education.
• Competition Gymnasium (2024): A modern gym to host athletics, school events, and community activities.

Campus Safety Enhancements
Baird ISD has also completed a number of major safety improvements in recent years, including:

• Perimeter Security Fence: A new fence surrounds the entire campus, with repairs and reinforcement made to the historic CCC-era stone wall at the front of the school.
• Administrative Office Relocation: New administrative offices were constructed in the former foyer of the Old Gym, creating a centralized and secure space for campus operations.
• Secured Entryways: Both the high school and elementary campuses now feature upgraded, controlled entryways.

Looking Ahead
On the November 2025 ballot, voters will consider a new bond initiative that would fund the following projects:

• New band hall
• New cafeteria
• New science labs
• New STEM classrooms
• New life skills facilities
• New elementary offices
• New elementary library
• New high school library and maker space
• New culinary arts facility
• Classroom upgrades at both the elementary and high school

Additional details about the November 2025 bond initiative will be available at:
[External Bond Information Website – Placeholder Link]