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ASDFGraphic that reads: Restoration, Security, Fine Arts and Athletics

At the recommendation of a Community Facilities Advisory Committee, the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees called for a bond election to be held May 7, 2022. Over the past four months, the Facilities Advisory Committee, made up of more than 40 parents, teachers and community leaders, reviewed an extensive study of the facilities to determine a long-range facilities master plan for the future of the District. The bond focuses on four main areas to be addressed: Restoration & Replacement, Safety & Security, and Fine Arts & Athletics.

 

 

BOND PROPOSITION AT A GLANCE

 

Prop A would rebuild Austin Middle School and include window and roof replacements at multiple campuses. Funds would also be used for new safety and security measures at all 55 campuses, including perimeter fencing at elementary schools and secure entrances at middle schools. Also included in Prop A are fine arts facility additions and/or renovations at all middle school and high school campuses as well as an allowance for exterior lighting on athletic fields.

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Prop B would provide the funds to reconstruct the stands at Dick Bivins Stadium and enlarge the track by two lanes.

 

 

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Prop C would fund the construction of a 50-meter practice and competition indoor swimming pool.

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Prop D would allocate funds to build a multi-purpose indoor activity facility at each traditional high school campus.

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TAX INFORMATION


Homeowners 65 and older with a homestead exemption will see NO INCREASE
in their AISD property taxes due to the senior citizen homestead exemption.
 

 
 Bond Propositions    Monthly Tax Increase*     Annual Tax Increase* 
 Prop A  $8.54  $102.48
 Prop B  89-cents  $10.68
 Prop C  $1.82  $21.84
 Prop D  $2.29  $27.48
 All 4 Props        $13.54  $162.48

*based on current market estimates and
the average home in Amarillo valued at $165,000

VOTING INFORMATION

Early Voting
April 25 – May 3, 2022
 

Election Day
Saturday, May 7, 2022
 

 DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE DISTRICT PLAN

In the fall of 2021, the AISD Board of Trustees asked for a broad representation of the AISD community to evaluate current and future facilities needs and develop a comprehensive plan to address District needs and facility conditions to support quality educational programs.

Learn more about the work of the Community Facilities Advisory Committee (Opens in new window).

PROPOSITION DETAILS

Bond Proposition A:  $180.6 million

  • Austin Middle School Replacement
  • Window Replacement at 12 Campuses
  • Roof Replacement at Campuses
  • Elementary School Perimeter Fencing
  • Middle School Secured Entrances
  • Elementary & Middle School Gym Air Conditioning
  • Technology Network Cabling Updates
  • Middle & High School Fine Arts Additions & Renovations
  • Exterior Lighting Allowance on Some School Athletic Fields

Bond Proposition B:  $19 million

  • Dick Bivins- Reconstruct the Stands & Add 2 Lanes to the Track

Bond Proposition C:  $38.3 million

  • Natatorium with 50-meter Practice & Competition Indoor Swimming Pool

Bond Proposition D:  $48 million

  • Multi-Purpose Indoor Activity Facilities at the 4 Traditional High Schools

CONSERVATIVE FISCAL MANAGEMENT

  • Even though the average age of an AISD school is more than 60 years old, the District's Maintenance and Operations (M&O) tax rate has not increased in 13 years. 

  • AISD has recently saved taxpayers almost $40 million through 5 separate bond refinancing opportunities.

  • Over the last decade, the Board has worked to address needs by spending and committing more than $83.4 million from the M&O fund balance to pay for a new career and technology center- AmTech, perimeter security fencing around the high schools, 4 high school tennis centers, softball & baseball turf fields, high school science labs, classroom additions at 12 schools, and the renovation of Humphrey’s Highland Elementary School.

  • AISD maintains high credit ratings from bond-rating agencies. AISD’s bonds are currently rated AA+ from S&P Global Ratings and Aa2 from Moody’s.

  • AISD has received the highest rating available, Superior, from the state’s Financial Integrity Rating System.

  • Along with the District’s conservative fiscal philosophy, the M&O tax rate decreased 8.94¢ over the last three years which is more than the tax rate increase proposed in Proposition A.

  • AISD has the lowest total tax rate of the neighboring districts in the area.