Allen's Technical Campus has seen 56% enrollment growth over five years, but a planned expansion there has no clear funding path after Collin County voters rejected a $600 million bond on Nov. 3.

Collin College said in an official statement that it acknowledges the results and will look for other ways to fund campus projects across the district.

The defeat of Proposition A means planned upgrades at the Allen campus and eight other sites may be delayed, modified or stretched out, according to the college's bond FAQ page.

Board Chair Jay Saad said the college accepts the outcome.

"We respect the decision made by Collin County voters and are grateful to everyone who took the time to learn about the bond proposal and participate in the election," Saad said.

"While the outcome was not what we had hoped for, our commitment to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education remains unchanged."

Saad said the college will "continue to evaluate our priorities, maximize our existing resources, and find ways to meet the evolving needs of our students and communities."

What Allen loses for now

Allen's Technical Campus stood to gain more classroom and lab space, plus expanded room for automotive technology, diesel technology and automotive specialty programs, Community Impact reported.

Enrollment at the Allen campus grew 56% over the five years before the election, according to Community Impact.

Without the bond, the college's FAQ page stated it will "explore other legally available funding options," but "planned capital projects may be delayed, modified, or implemented over a longer period."

The college has not announced a specific timeline or alternative plan for funding the Allen campus expansion.

How the vote went

Voters rejected Proposition A by a margin of about 52% to 48%, according to unofficial results published by Community Impact's voter guide. As we reported Nov. 5, Collin County voters rejected all four bond propositions on the ballot.

The Allen Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors had voted unanimously to endorse the bond before the election, according to the chamber's advocacy page.

Background

Collin College's Board of Trustees unanimously called the bond election during its Aug. 7 meeting, according to a college news release.

The bond represented Phases II and III of Destination 2030, the college's long-range master plan adopted in 2023 to address enrollment growth and workforce needs. Beyond Allen, the bond would have funded new campuses in Anna and Royse City and an Aviation Academy in McKinney.

Phase I of that plan drew on a $600 million bond voters approved in 2017. That earlier bond funded the Technical Campus in Allen, the Wylie Campus, the Farmersville Campus and other facilities. Most Phase I projects are complete, with the rest scheduled to finish in 2027.

Collin College serves more than 62,000 credit and continuing education students each year, according to the college's statement. The college's credit enrollment grew more than 31% over the past decade, the college said when it called the election in August.