Wylie ISD calls $21 million bond election, no tax increase

The Wylie ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $21,125,000 bond package and called for a May 12 election for new construction and renovation at both high school campuses. If passed, this proposal will not raise school property taxes. The action came during the regular Board meeting on February 20.

“Earlier this school year the Board of Trustees set a goal to manage growth in a way that provides functional equity, financial responsibility and assurance for all student needs, said Board President Stacie Gooch. “We believe this proposal meets these goals.”

The district has conducted detailed facilities needs assessments at both high schools and reduced the number of proposed items to just those that meet the most immediate needs. These items include:

At Wylie East:

• Finish out 2nd floor classrooms
• Additional career and technology classrooms
• Cafeteria expansion
• Band hall expansion
• Dressing rooms and field house
• Artificial turf for practice field
• Addition gym space
• Weight room

At Wylie High:

• Science lab renovations
• Dressing room space

“Over the past six months we have been asking, and listening, to parents, students, staff and community groups,” said Wylie ISD Superintendent Dr. David Vinson. “While a May election gives us a short timeline, Wylie ISD is prepared to move forward.”

“There may never be a perfect time to call a bond election, Vinson added. “But we have needs that cannot wait. We understand that many Wylie ISD families may still be facing uncertain financial futures, but the reality is that we are still growing and we need these facilities to accommodate student growth and changes in the curriculum.”

Early voting begins April 30 and ends May 8. Election Day is Saturday, May 12 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All voting will take place at the Wylie ISD Educational Service Center (Administration Building), 951 S. Ballard Street.

Source: www.wylieisd.net

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