February 18, 2022 – 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. Over the past four months, the Facilities Advisory Committee, made up of more than 40 parents, teachers, community leaders and District staff reviewed an extensive study of the facilities. Since nearly 80 percent of AISD’s schools are more than 50 years old, the overall study focused on building conditions as well as student program needs.
“The Advisory Committee’s thoughtful and thorough recommendations provided a vision for us to ultimately determine which priorities and projects we think will be most advantageous for our students, and as we’ve said before, leave our community better,” said AISD Board President David Nance. “I look forward to the opportunity for our students now and those who will grow up in AISD. These bonds are an investment in them and their future with the caliber of schools and facilities they deserve.“
Bond Proposition A: $180.6 million
- Austin Middle School Replacement
- Middle & High School Fine Arts Additions & Renovations
- Elementary & Middle School Gym Air Conditioning
- Middle School Secured Entrances
- Elementary School Perimeter Fencing
- Window Replacement at 12 Campuses
- Roof Replacements
- Exterior Lighting Allowance for Some Athletic Fields
- Technology Network Cabling Updates
Bond Proposition B: $19 million
- Dick Bivins Stadium- Replace Stands & Add 2 Lanes to the Track
Bond Proposition C: $38.3 million
- Natatorium- 50 meter Indoor Practice & Competition Swimming Pool
Bond Proposition D: $48 million
- Multi-Purpose Indoor Activity Facilities at the 4 Traditional High Schools
With passage of all four bond propositions, the average home in Amarillo, valued at $165,000, would see an annual tax increase of $162.48 based on current market estimates. The property taxes for residents over 65 years of age with a homestead exemption are frozen and would not be affected by the bond.
The election is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2022, and early voting will begin on Monday, April 25.
More information about the bond election can be found at https://www.AISDBond.com.
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