Election
BY DESTINE GIBSON
Lewisville ISD voters will reconsider funding for athletic-focused projects during the May election. The $101.8 million bond package features three propositions that would generate additional funding for maintenance, repairs and renovations at various athletics and recreation facilities. If all propositions are approved, there will be no increase to the tax rate. The propositions mirror the four out of the seven propositions LISD voters rejected in November. “Just like a house starts to need more upkeep and repair ... so do school facilities,” LISD Board President Jenny Proznik said in an email. “Uti- lizing bond dollars on these items can be done without changing the tax rate and allows us to keep our incredibly tight operating budget funds focused on classrooms and programming.” How we got here LISD leaders reconvened the One Vision Task Force, which consisted of more than 70 stakehold- ers, after the November election results. “The total for projects not approved in the fall election was $199.4 million,” Superintendent Lori Rapp said in an email. “The district is not asking voters to consider the 100-yard indoor multipur- pose facilities at each high school, which voters did not approve.” Several systems at the aquatics centers are in need of repairs, according to a report. Stadium tracks have also reached the end of their useful life. During a 2023 football game, the scoreboard at The Colony High School stopped working. More than 13,000 students participate in athletics LISD asks voters to OK $102M bond
If approved, Lewisville ISD’s 2024 bond would address districtwide facility needs, including at its two aquatic centers.
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programs, Lewisville ISD Athletic Director Cristie Liles said in an email. Many of the facilities also serve di erent purposes. For example, the aquatic centers are open to the community for events. Looking ahead If the bond fails, LISD would face alternative circumstances such as no longer allowing rentals, relocating sporting events, and potentially closing facilities. “LISD athletics programs impact the lives of thousands of students every year, creating a sense of belonging and connection within our schools and communities,” Liles said.
Back on the ballot Proposition A: $16.25M for projects at aquatic centers Proposition B:
A
$65.59M for projects at athletics facilities Proposition C: $20M for projects at existing high school stadiums
B
C
SOURCE: LEWISVILLE ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT
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