Education
BY DESTINE GIBSON
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If approved, Lewisville ISD’s 2024 bond would address districtwide facility needs, including at its two aquatic centers.
Lewisville ISD voters will reconsider funding for athletic-focused projects during the May bond election. The $101.8 million package features three propo- sitions 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. “Utilizing 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 stakeholders, to provide input regarding 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 multipurpose facilities at each high school, which voters did not approve.” LISD asks voters to OK $102M bond
Back on the ballot
FEATURING
Proposition A: $16.25M for projects at aquatic centers Proposition B: $65.59M for projects at athletics facilities Proposition C: $20M for project at existing high school stadiums
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Several systems at the aquatics centers are at the end of their useful life, and the current scoreboard does not function for water polo matches, 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 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 circum- stances 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.
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