Election
BY SIERRA MARTIN
NBISD calls May 2024 bond election
New Braunfels ISD voters will have the oppor- tunity to cast their ballots on May 4 towards a $313 million bond election that will potentially fund major campus projects, athletic facilities and technology throughout the district. The overview According to district o cials, if all three propo- sitions on the ballot are approved, there will be no tax rate increase to taxpayers. “It’s important for people to understand there’s no tax rate increase. However, taxes could go up if your home value goes up,” NBISD Superintendent Laurelyn Arterbury said. The Bond Planning Committee, made up of 80 community members, recommended the three propositions to the board. • Proposition A: facilities, $267 million • Proposition B: stadiums, $42.5 million • Proposition C: technology, $3 million Arterbury said the committee made an e ort to incorporate improvement projects for all 15 schools in the district. “Our district vision is every student every day,” Arterbury said. “And I think it’s important that we don’t just put money or prioritize projects in certain parts of the district.” A closer look At $227 million, the largest project on the bond in Proposition A would be to construct Phase 2 of the New Braunfels High School redesign. If approved by voters, the funding would go toward building new academic wings, an auditorium, ne arts spaces and other projects on the campus. Major maintenance projects throughout the
district would also be funded through Proposi- tion A for $28.3 million. Proposition B is focused on making improve- ments to athletic stadiums. If approved, $40 million of funding would be allocated to the construction of a 7,000-seat stadium at Long Creek High School, which is slated to open to grades 9-10 this fall. “It certainly aids in starting a foundation for Long Creek and continuing traditions at New Braunfels High School by having separate stadiums,” NBISD Athletic Director Richard Mendoza said. If Proposition B is not passed, Mendoza said that the Unicorn Stadium at NBHS will be rebranded into a district stadium and serve both high school campuses. “So essentially, the impact is you would have a shared venue with a shared identity,” Mendoza said. Unicorn Stadium at NBHS would receive $2.5 million in funding for improvements to the turf, press box, lighting and sound system if Proposition B is passed. If approved, Proposition C would fund $3 million in technology upgrades, including new student iPads and network hardware. “Anytime you’re in a fast-growth district or a growing district, it’s optimal to get on a regular bond cycle so that you can continue to maintain those projects,” Arterbury said. “If you wait 10 years, then you’re trying to do projects, and it may end up costing the voters more.” What’s next? Early voting begins April 22 for the May 4 election. More information about the NBHS reconstruction can be found on Pages 16-17.
With the approval of Proposition B, the Long Creek High School stadium would feature an eight-lane competition track, concession stand and a press box.
RENDERING COURTESY NBISD
2024 bond election breakdown Three propositions totaling $313 million will be on the ballot for voters in New Braunfels ISD to vote on in the upcoming bond election.
$267 million Proposition A Facilities
$42.5 million Proposition B Stadiums
$3 million Proposition C Technology
SOURCE: NEW BRAUNFELS ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT
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