GEORGETOWN, Texas — The boards of trustees for both Georgetown ISD and Elgin ISD are calling for May bond elections.
The nearly $650 million Georgetown ISD bond package is broken up into four propositions:
- Proposition A sets aside more than $597 million for improvements related to growth. It includes funding for construction of a new elementary, middle and high school
- Proposition B sets aside $20 million for technology improvements
- Proposition C sets more than $27 million for fine art purposes, including funds for a new performing arts center at East View High School
- Proposition D is nearly $4 million for athletic upgrades
The district said if these proposals are approved, it would result in a one-cent tax increase per $100 property valuation.
The Georgetown ISD board’s decision follows a recommendation from the Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) that studied current facilities and facility assessments, demographic reports and enrollment projections, financial information, educational programs and immediate and future needs of the district.
“I’m thankful to the community members who served on our CAC and brought this recommendation forward to prepare our families for the future,” Georgetown ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil said. “It reflects the voice of our community.”
More information on the bond package can be found on the Georgetown ISD website.
Meanwhile, the Elgin ISD board approved to call for a $375 million bond election in May to address rapid student enrollment growth, priority maintenance, general upgrades, new buses and enhancements for the Career, Technology and Educational (CTE) Arts and Audio/Visual Technology Programs.
The Elgin ISD bond package will be presented to voters in two separate propositions:
- Proposition A: $366 million for a new elementary school, a new middle school, high school improvements, priority maintenance, general campus updates, athletic improvements, new and additional buses, Phase 2 of a transportation building and land acquisition.
- Proposition B: $9 million for CTE Arts, Audio/Visual Technology Programs and Press Box renovation, including an updated audio system and a new scoreboard with video display.
If the bond package is approved by voters, there will be no tax rate increase, Elgin ISD said.
“I am thankful for the community members who served on our Bond Planning Committee to support our compelling purpose that every student has access to engaging, innovative learning experiences so that they are provided choice and opportunity for their future,” Elgin ISD Superintendent Dr. Jana Rueter said.
For more information regarding the proposed projects, please visit the Elgin ISD website.
The bond election is slated for May 4.