Education
BY CATHERINE WHITE
Friendswood ISD considers May bond election amid community feedback
The results
Feedback on FISD Bond While the Nov. 4 bond election failed with each proposition being at least over 58% against, nearly 50% of respondents from the survey were “for” the $165 million bond package.
At its Jan. 28 workshop, Friendswood ISD’s board of trustees was presented a four-proposition bond package totaling $81.5 million. The draft bond package includes: • Proposition A: Critical infrastructure/ lifecycle replacements and safety and security • Proposition B: Westwood Elementary replacement • Proposition C: Career and Agricultural Science Center • Proposition D: Technology The new potential bond package was formed based on community feedback from FISD community members. Prior to a new potential package being formed, community members expressed mixed reactions to the $165 million bond package that failed Nov. 4, according to a district survey released Nov. 21. The survey, which received 885 responses, showed that many respondents felt Proposition A included too many projects, the proposed tax increase was too high, and the bond didn’t focus on essential needs. Survey respondents included: • 67% parents of current students • 14% staff members • 19% community members with no current students When asked about priorities for a future bond, respondents most frequently cited
FISD's potential bond package
Against
For
The proposed $81.5 million bond package would increase the tax rate by up to $0.0349 per $100 valuation of a home. $2M: Technology
42%
48%
responses 885
$12.9M: Career and Agricultural Center
$26M: Critical infrastructure, safety and security
10%
Undecided
$40.625M: Westwood replacement
SOURCE: FRIENDSWOOD ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
SOURCE: FRIENDSWOOD ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What’s next
maintenance and infrastructure repairs, safety and security upgrades, and replacing Westwood and Bales elementary schools. “The ones who came out for the survey are going to be the ones that come out to vote,” board member Rebecca Hillenburg said at the workshop. “They sent us clear messages, and we need to listen.” The board reviewed financial scenarios for a potential bond, including amounts of $60 million, $80 million and $100 million.
The board will consider bond propositions by its Feb. 9 meeting, which took place after press time, to call for a potential bond election in May. The board has until Feb. 13 to officially call for an election, according to district documents. If an election is called, early voting is from April 20-28, with election day May 2.
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PEARLAND - FRIENDSWOOD - MANVEL EDITION • FEBRUARY 2026
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