The Collin College Board of Trustees voted unanimously during its August 7, 2026 meeting to call a bond election for Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The single proposition on the ballot would authorize $600 million in funding for workforce and academic expansions at existing campuses in McKinney, Allen, Frisco, Wylie, and Farmersville, as well as the Courtyard Center in Plano.
The package also includes provisions for new facilities, specifically an Aviation Academy in McKinney and new campuses in Anna and Royse City.
This bond package represents the next step in implementing Destination 2030, the college’s long-range master plan. The strategy is designed to expand educational access, strengthen workforce training, and modernize facilities to serve the region. Over the past decade, credit enrollment at the college has risen by more than 31%, a trend that officials expect to continue.
The master plan is structured as a three-phase roadmap to address this growth. Phase I focused on near-term enrollment needs and aging spaces, with most projects completed and the remainder scheduled for 2027. Phases II and III target capacity increases in high-demand programs and modernization of existing infrastructure.
Prior to the board’s decision, a Master Plan Steering Committee reconvened the college’s Committee of 100 this summer. Over four meetings spanning two months, committee members reviewed facility conditions, labor market data, projected enrollment, and financial projections. Based on this review and the priorities outlined in the master plan, the board approved the election.
According to current financial projections, the college does not anticipate an increase in the tax rate if voters approve the proposition.
Jay Saad, Chair of the Board of Trustees, stated that the board has consistently planned for the future while honoring commitments to the community. He noted that previous bond projects have strengthened the region’s economic impact and provided accessible pathways for students.
