Election Day is November 7

Registered voters residing within Lewisville ISD boundaries will be asked to consider a total of seven propositions that would generate additional funding to support educational programs and conduct maintenance, repairs and renovations across the district.

TAX RATE DECREASE

If approved, the total tax rate will be 10.6 cents lower than last year’s tax rate.

Information Sessions

LISD residents are invited to join us for an information session to learn more about the seven propositions for Lewisville ISD that will be on the ballot this November. Join us to find out what this election means for our schools and the community. 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 3 – Hebron HS Library at 6 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Lewisville HS Library at 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 5 – The Colony HS Library at 6 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 17 – Flower Mound HS Library at 6 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 26 – Marcus HS Library at 6 p.m.

From $1.23 in 2023 to $1.13 in 2024

Over the last seven years, the district has reduced the overall tax rate by 27 cents, dropping the total tax rate from $1.40 in 2017 to its current rate of $1.13.

DID YOU KNOW?

The state legislature has not taken any action to increase per student funding since 2019.

Election Info

Anyone who is a registered voter and lives within the Lewisville ISD boundaries is eligible to vote in the November 2023 VATRE and Bond elections.

  • October 10: Deadline to Register to Vote
  • October 23 – November 3: Early Voting
  • November 7: Election Day

Are you registered to vote?

Find out if you are registered, or register to vote here.

DID YOU KNOW?

LISD operates 5 high schools, 5 9th and 10th grade centers, 5 specialty campuses, 15 middle schools, 39 elementary schools and 2 aquatic centers.

WHAT IS A BOND?

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

The passage of all seven propositions would result in a 10.6 cent decrease in the current tax rate.

PROP A: VATRE

The VATRE would generate $37.5M in additional funding annually and would allow the district to sustain competitive pay for staff, and maintain student instructional and extracurricular opportunities and programs of choice.

PROP B: GENERAL

Prop B includes maintenance, repairs and renovations to LISD campuses and facilities, including safety and security equipment and technology; replacement of the Purnell Transportation Center; fine arts instrument replacements and facility renovations; and the purchase of school buses.

PROP C: Technology

Update and purchase instructional technology equipment including instructional learning devices and enterprise systems, such as Student Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning systems that manage and secure student and staff data.

PROP D: Athletics & Recreation

Maintenance, repairs and renovations at athletics facilities including locker rooms and field houses; tennis courts; baseball and softball facilities; and concession areas.

PROP E: Aquatic Centers

Maintenance, repairs and renovations at LISD’s Eastside and Westside Aquatic centers, which are home to our high school swim and dive teams, and are used for the practice and competition of UIL swimming and diving. LISD Aquatic centers are also used by second grade classes for water safety instruction, and are open to the community for lap swim, swimming lessons, birthday parties and club sports such as synchronized swimming, water polo, and youth swim clubs. These facilities are in constant use by the community and LISD and are a source of revenue for the district.

PROP F: Stadiums

Maintenance, repairs and renovations to all five high school stadiums. LISD is one of the few ISDs in Texas that has five full competition level campus-based stadiums. Stadiums are used for football games, track & field, soccer, band, drill team and community events.

PROP G: Indoor Multipurpose Facilities

An Indoor Multipurpose Facility is an enclosed and climate controlled facility that contains a 100-yard turf field and can be used for practice and training for student athletics and fine arts programs, as well as for physical education classes, ROTC  and special events. If approved, Proposition G will provide funds for a 100-yard Indoor Multi-Purpose Facility at each LISD High School.

FAQ

When was the last time Lewisville ISD had a bond election?

It has been more than six years since the school district held a bond election. The 2017 bond program included $737 million to fund initiatives recommended by the Lewisville ISD Facilities Assessment Committee. Lewisville ISD campuses received district-wide security updates, renovations and facility upgrades, as well as technology improvements.2017 Bond website.

In recent LISD history, bond elections were also held in 2008, 2005 and 2001. The history of these bond projects are available for review on the district’s bond Web site.

Why are there so many propositions?

Since 2019 school districts are required to separate “special purpose” projects from “general purpose” projects and draft ballot orders accordingly. LISD “special purpose” projects are Proposition C for technology and Propositions D-G for athletics projects. LISD has voluntarily separated bonds for special purposes in the past to give the community of voters more options.

How can I find out if Lewisville ISD been a good steward of bond dollars?

The Lewisville ISD Board of Trustees is committed to providing a safe and engaging learning environment and managing resources in a fiscally responsible way. LISD’s bond ratings are the highest ratings a public entity may receive by Fitch and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies. All items promised in the 2017 bond have been addressed and/or are in progress. To date, approximately $23M in additional and unplanned projects were approved by the board due to bond project savings and interest earned. For more details view reporting available on the district’s Finance Dashboard.

Is any of the proposed bond funding dedicated to teachers or instruction?

School districts are not permitted to issue bonds to pay for the day-to-day costs of running a school district such as salaries or curriculum. Bond proceeds may only be used for capital projects.

The bond proposition includes many items that will enhance both teaching and instruction. Some examples are:

Much of the technology proposition is related to instruction and the funds will be used to replace aging classroom devices, upgrade wireless connectivity and enhance all manner of presentation tools for students and staff.

Additionally, teachers and students across the district will be impacted by bond funds that will be used to replace aging heating/cooling equipment, replace roofing, improve air quality and enhance safety and security.

Zero tax rate increase…how is that possible?

LISD’s debt management policies have helped to pay down existing debt and made it so that all existing and expected debt will be repaid with no increase to the I&S (debt service) tax rate. The current I&S tax rate is $0.38 and is expected to remain at $0.38 even as bonds are issued to pay for projects proposed in the 2023 bond.

If there will be no tax rate increase, why does the ballot include this statement: "this is a tax increase"?

The bond proposition authorizes the district to levy a tax to pay for the new bonds. Bond holders wouldn’t purchase the bonds without this pledge. The tax increase clause is required by law because issuing new debt extends payments over a longer period of time. So while the projects in the bond can be completed with no tax rate increase, taxpayers will be helping LISD pay off those bonds for a longer period of time.

What is a school bond?

A school bond is a promise to pay back a certain amount of money that is being borrowed for a specific use, and it will be paid back with interest. There are state and federal laws and regulations on how school districts issue bonds and how the bond proceeds can be used. With voter approval, school districts may issue bonds to pay for construction, acquisition and renovations of school buildings; acquisition of sites for school buildings; purchasing equipment for school buildings and buying buses. School bonds are used to help pay for costly school facilities projects.

How is a school bond passed?

A school bond must be approved by a majority of voters who live within the school district’s boundaries.

If you are part of a group (large or small) or local organization and would like to have an LISD representative host an information session about the upcoming LISD election, contact us at bond@lisd.net to schedule a session.

In April 2023, Lewisville ISD sought individuals interested in participating in the One Vision Task Force, a group of more than 70 stakeholders who represent a diverse group of LISD constituents charged with developing a plan and potential bond package that would be recommended to the LISD Board of Trustees for consideration.

PROP A - Voter Approval Tax-Rate Ratification Election (VATRE)

$37,491,401

The LISD Board of Trustees is asking voters to approve a VATRE to sustain competitive pay for staff, and maintain student instructional and extracurricular opportunities and programs of choice. These opportunities and programs typically include student programs like Career and Technical Education (CTE), STEM instruction, world languages, leadership classes, fine arts and athletics.

If approved, the new tax rate will generate an estimated $37.5 million for LISD students and teachers. Because the state has announced it will compress LISD’s Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Tier 1 tax rate to the lowest possible amount at $0.6192, the total LISD tax rate will be 10. 6 cents or 11.7% less than it was in 2023.

The state legislature has not taken any action to increase per student funding since 2019 and as a result, without access to additional revenue, LISD faces a $48M deficit budget that would impact student instructional and program opportunities. The district has already undertaken cost-cutting measures to help close the deficit as it asks voters to consider additional funding through the VATRE.

Before asking voters to approve a VATRE LISD has taken the following cost-saving measures:

    • Upheld debt management policies that call for general bond debt to be paid within 20 years
    • Upheld debt management policies that call for technology bond debt to be paid within 5 years
    • Applied savings from the 2017 Bond to high priority projects
    • Cut $9 million from the LISD administrative budget
    • Approved 2023-2024 budget that calls for refunding or defeasing approximately $69.5 million in debt service payments

Before calling a VATRE, state law requires the district to complete a third-party efficiency audit. The Efficiency Audit conducted by Whitley Penn highlighted the following:

    • LISD serves more Special Education and and Bilingual /English as a Second Language students than our peers
    • LISD receives less revenue per student than our peers
    • LISD expends more per student than our peers
    • LISD provides a lower student/teacher ratio than our peers

Note: Also on the ballot is a proposed amendment to the state constitution to increase the homestead exemption to $100,000. If passed this measure will deliver additional savings for taxpayers.

PROP B - General

$960,577,000

Prop B makes up 78% of the total bond proposal and includes maintenance, repairs and renovations to LISD campuses and facilities, including safety and security equipment and technology; replacement of the Purnell Transportation Center; fine arts instrument replacements and facility renovations; and the purchase of school buses.

MAINTAIN, REPAIR, RENOVATE LISD CAMPUSES AND FACILITIES

20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair

When a building’s major components have reached the end of their 20-year life cycle, that facility is then slated for a complete 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair. Facilities slated for a 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair are selected based on needs identified from the LISD Facilities Assessment Study, input from individual departments, and the Facilities Review Committee.

A typical 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project includes replacement/repair of:

  • HVAC Systems
  • Roof
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Sprinkler
  • Doors and Hardware
  • Restrooms
  • A/V Equipment
  • Classroom Furniture
  • Flooring
  • Ceiling and Lights
  • Walk-In Cooler/Freezer
  • Stage Lighting and Curtains
  • Paint
  • Casework
  • Technology Cabling
  • Generator

*Note: if a campus or facility had a major component replaced before they are slated for a 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project due to damage or other circumstances, that component will not be part of the life cycle maintenance and repair project included in the bond proposal.

In this bond proposal, the following facilities are slated for a Full or Partial 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair. Full indicates the building’s total footprint will be repaired. Partial indicates an addition or a wing will be repaired.

Elementary Schools

  • Castle Hills
  • Central (P)
  • Coyote Ridge
  • Degan (P)
  • Donald
  • Ethridge
  • Flower Mound
  • Hebron Valley
  • Heritage (P)
  • Hicks
  • Indian Creek
  • Liberty
  • Lillie Jackson
  • Rockbrook
  • Valley Ridge (P)
  • Vickery

Middle Schools

  • Creek Valley
  • Downing
  • Durham
  • Lakeview
  • Shadow Ridge

High Schools

  • Flower Mound HS (P)
  • Hebron HS (P)
  • Lewisville Learning Center
  • LHS – Killough
  • Marcus HS (P)
  • The Colony HS (P)

(P = Partial)

Life Cycle Building Component Replacements

When a singular major component reaches the end of its usable life, but the total facility is not scheduled for a complete renovation, the facility is scheduled for a Component Replacement.

Components slated for replacement are selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, input from individual departments and the Facilities Review Committee.

Boiler

  • Briarhill

Casework

  • Arbor Creek
  • B.B. Owen
  • Garden Ridge
  • Heritage
  • Lamar
  • McAuliffe
  • Morningside
  • LISD Administrative Center

Electrical

  • Arbor Creek
  • B.B. Owen
  • Briarhill
  • Garden Ridge
  • Heritage
  • McKamy
  • Morningside
  • Parkway
  • Polser

Elevator

  • Arbor Creek
  • Briarhill
  • Downing
  • Durham
  • Forestwood
  • Huffines
  • Lewisville HS (East Wing)
  • Marcus HS (West Wing)
  • McKamy

Flooring

  • Assessment
  • B.B. Owen
  • DeLay
  • Flower Mound HS
  • Forestwood
  • Griffin
  • Hebron 9th
  • Hebron HS
  • Independence
  • Killian
  • Lakeland
  • Lamar
  • Lewisville ES
  • Lewisville HS
  • LHS – Harmon
  • Marcus HS
  • McAuliffe
  • McKamy
  • Peters Colony 
  • TECC-E
  • The Colony HS
  • LISD Administrative Center

HVAC

  • LISD Administrative Center
  • Facility Services
  • Lewisville High School Weight Room

Bleachers (Indoor/Gym)

  • Arbor Creek 
  • Briarhill
  • Forestwood 
  • Huffines
  • Lakeview
  • Marcus HS
  • McKamy
  • The Colony HS

Marquee

  • Briarhill
  • Bridlewood
  • Flower Mound ES
  • Forestwood
  • Garden Ridge
  • Killian
  • Lamar
  • McAuliffe
  • McKamy
  • Old Settlers
  • Prairie Trail
  • Timber Creek
  • Wellington

Playground

  • B.B. Owen
  • Castle Hills
  • Creekside
  • Highland Village
  • Lillie Jackson
  • Rockbrook
  • Vickery

Playground (with Enhanced Accessibility)

  • Central
  • Coyote Ridge
  • Degan 
  • Flower Mound ES
  • Forest Vista
  • Hicks
  • Lakeland
  • Liberty
  • McAuliffe
  • Morningside
  • Polser
  • Southridge
  • Student Success Center

Roofing

  • B.B. Owen
  • Central
  • Creekside
  • Degan
  • Facility Services
  • Lamar (2001 addition)
  • Lewisville High School HS (1999 addition)
  • Old Settlers (2001 addition)
  • Timber Creek
  • LISD Welcome Center 

Parking Lot

  • Assessment
  • Creekside
  • Degan
  • DeLay
  • Highland Village
  • Marcus HS

Restrooms

  • Lewisville ISD Administrative Center
  • Lewisville High School (1999 addition)

Stage Curtains

  • B.B. Owen
  • McAuliffe

Shade Structures

  • B.B. Owen
  • Bridlewood
  • Central
  • Coyote Ridge
  • Degan
  • Donald
  • Ethridge
  • Flower Mound ES
  • Forest Vista
  • Garden Ridge
  • Hebron Valley
  • Heritage
  • Hicks
  • Independence
  • Indian Creek
  • Lakeland
  • Lewisville ES
  • Lillie Jackson
  • McAuliffe
  • Mill St.
  • Morningside
  • Parkway
  • Peters Colony
  • Polser
  • Prairie Trail
  • Rockbrook
  • Southridge
  • Student Success
  • Timber Creek
  • Valley Ridge
  • Vickery
  • Wellington

New Classroom Furniture

New furniture is included as part of the 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project. LISD campuses that are not slated for a 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project will also receive new furniture as part of the bond proposal:

Elementary Schools

  • B.B. Owen
  • Creekside
  • Garden Ridge
  • Independence
  • Lakeland
  • Lewisville ES
  • McAuliffe
  • Morningside
  • Peters Colony

Middle Schools

  • Arbor Creek
  • Briarhill
  • DeLay
  • Forestwood
  • Huffines
  • Killian
  • Lamar
  • McKamy

High Schools

  • Hebron 9th Grade
  • Lewisville HS

Several campuses received new furniture in the 2017 Bond.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

The safety of students, staff and visitors is of the utmost importance. Lewisville ISD has programs and protocols in place to observe the campus environment, monitor access to facilities, improve emergency response, prevent intruders and ensure emergency communications are fast and reliable.

Safety and Security Life Cycle Replacements

When safety and security equipment reaches the end of its usable life but the total facility is not scheduled for a complete renovation, safety and security equipment may be scheduled for replacement 

Components slated for replacement are selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, LISD established safety and security standards, state mandates/minimum standards, input from partners in law enforcement and first responders, and the Facilities Review Committee.

Fire Alarm

  • B.B. Owen
  • Briarhill
  • DeLay
  • Forestwood
  • Griffin
  • Lamar
  • Lewisville HS
  • LHS Harmon
  • TCHS Transportation Center

Exterior Lighting

  • Aquatics Center East
  • Bluebonnet
  • Castle Hills
  • Central
  • Creek Valley
  • Downing
  • Durham
  • Coyote Ridge
  • Killian
  • Lakeland
  • LHS Killough
  • Lakeview
  • Lillie Jackson
  • McAuliffe
  • Rockbrook
  • Shadow Ridge

Doors and Hardware

  • Forestwood
  • Garden Ridge
  • Heritage
  • Lamar
  • McAuliffe
  • Morningside
  • LISD Administrative Center
Technology Upgrades for Safety and Security

Technology helps to ensure that first responders have access to real-time data when they respond to campus emergencies. LISD continues to invest in technology that enhances the comprehensive approach to student safety.

Items in this proposal were selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, LISD established safety and security standards, state mandates/minimum standards, input from partners in law enforcement and first responders, the Technology Advisory Council and the Facilities Review Committee.

This bond proposal includes funding for the following categories of projects.

Critical Communications Systems

  • Maintain and improve phones and paging systems used for notification and communication among classrooms
  • Expand exterior Wifi to improve functionality of notification systems, cameras and other communications across the footprint of large campuses, including band practice lots.
  • Expand data storage for security cameras to enable access to higher resolution images for a longer period of time.
  • Cellular distributed antenna system to boost cellular signals throughout the campus.
  • Upgrade district radio systems that are used daily and in emergencies to enhance real-time communication.
  • Provide or enhance Emergency Responder Radio System that ensures first responders have a strong, reliable and clear signal inside all LISD facilities.

Cyber Security

Hardware and software to enhance cyber security infrastructure and protect  data systems.

Building and/or Infrastructure Upgrades for Safety and Security

Routine and ongoing safety and security audits and advances in available technology highlight the needs for additional upgrades or additions to existing safety and security equipment. The bond proposal includes funds for these additional repairs and upgrades:

  • Add field event lighting at all high schools
  • Add additional security vestibules at all high schools
  • Purchase weapons detection scanners for use at middle and high schools
  • Add generators and uninterrupted power supplies for district radio system
  • Add Classroom Door Hardening/Locks where needed
  • Enhance Secondary Door Hardening where needed
  • Security camera/sensor expansion, maintenance and repairs
  • Burglar Alarm System replacement, maintenance and repairs
  • Install HVAC Override Buttons to be used in the event of a hazardous spill or other environmental emergency
  • Add Additional Keyless Entry 
  • LISD Administrative Center Security Upgrades 
  • Traffic Signal at Hebron HS

Note: The car, bus and pedestrian traffic at FM544 (Plano Parkway) next to Hebron High School during arrival and dismissal is hazardous. LISD has asked for traffic studies at this intersection but the volume of traffic does not reach a level that would trigger the city to install a signal. For the safety of students, LISD will cover the cost of a traffic signal if this bond is approved.

TECHNOLOGY

There are many factors that guide the decision to purchase technology devices and infrastructure.  Factors include: meeting the instructional needs of staff & students including specialized programs; classroom educational specs; meeting state guidelines and expectations; tracking device life expectancy; tracking inventory and rates of repair; and stakeholder feedback.

Classroom Infrastructure

Teachers and students use technology to engage in learning every day. Classroom Infrastructure such as projectors, interactive displays, classroom audio systems and wireless screencasting hardware facilitate classroom and individual engagement.

This bond proposal includes funding for Audio/Visual equipment that has reached the end of its life cycle but is not already slated to be replaced in a 20-year maintenance, life cycle and repair project. This equipment includes:

  • Projectors
  • Interactive displays
  • Classroom audio systems
  • Wireless screencasting hardware

Network Infrastructure

The LISD network spans 127 square miles and supports users in 79 sites containing almost 10 million square feet of indoor space. In today’s learning environment the network must be fast, reliable, and secure. LISD relies on the network to facilitate learning, distribute communication and ensure safety.

This bond proposal includes funding for the maintenance and upgrade of the LISD network including:

  • LISDAC and Memorial Elementary Data center hardware & software
  • Wide area network switching to connect facilities, data centers, cloud applications, and cloud storage 
  • Wireless network connectivity
  • Fiber Optic Ring connectivity
  • Private LTE coverage for home and exterior program support
  • Video streaming hardware
  • Uninterrupted Power Supply upgrades for LISD Administrative Center and Lewisville HS
TRANSPORTATION

New Transportation Center

Purnell Transportation Center is a 32,000 sq ft metal building that was built in 1979. It is in need of substantial repairs including: offices, breakroom, restrooms, HVAC, flooring, parking lot surfaces and fuel system. Any effort to renovate/repair the existing facility comes with the risk of costly, unexpected code compliance issues.

The New Transportation Center proposal includes demolition of the Purnell Transportation Center and construction of a new facility, a new concrete parking lot and a new fuel system. A concrete parking lot will reduce wear and tear on the LISD-owned fleet. A new fuel system has the potential to consider alternative fuel for some of the fleet.

Purchase Buses to Replace 1/3 of the Fleet

For 32 Years LISD contracted with Student Transportation companies to provide a fleet of buses and bus service to LISD students. The contracted services were paid out of the operations budget. In 2020 LISD purchased a fleet of 285 diesel buses with funds from land sales. Estimated savings to the operating budget is $4M annually compared to contractor costs. In the spring of 2023, a transportation audit was completed and included a recommendation to replace the first 1/3 of the fleet beginning in 2026. This will bring the average age of the bus fleet to industry standards while balancing vehicle value and maintenance costs.

FINE ARTS

The Fine Arts projects included in the proposal will complete renovations and additions for the theater program at LHS – Harmon and the theater and band programs at Lewisville High School. More than 1/3 of the bond dollars for fine arts would provide funds to replace aging instruments across the district. The 2017 Bond program included $38M for improvements and additions to fine arts spaces and equipment.

20-Year Life Cycle, Maintenance and Repairs

As part of the 20-Year Life Cycle, Maintenance and Repair projects at the Elementary and Middle Schools, the art rooms and music rooms will receive updates to building components that are at the end of their useful life.  These include finishes like flooring and paint, as well as stage curtain and furniture replacements.  

High School Band Lot Renovations

This project will provide a new surface and lights for the Lewisville HS band lot.

Note that Flower Mound HS, Hebron HS, Marcus HS and The Colony HS have this included in the 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair projects.

Musical Instrument Life Cycle Replacements

Replace about half of the musical instruments that are at/beyond life cycle. New instruments will be distributed across the district and across all grade levels. Of the 6000+ inventoried musical instruments in use in LISD:

  • 2200 Band instruments are at/beyond life cycle (20+ years)
  • 275 Orchestra instruments are at/beyond life cycle (20+ years)
  • 57 Pianos are at/beyond life cycle (many ages unknown)
  • 17 elementary programs are in need of foundational equipment such as Orff keyboards, Tubanos, etc. (many ages unknown)

Purchase 10 Box Trucks

Fine Arts programs at Flower Mound HS, Hebron HS, Lewisville HS, Marcus HS and The Colony HS use box trucks to transport instruments and theater equipment throughout the year. A shortage of trucks available to rent creates uncertainty and inconvenience for students, teachers and parent volunteers.

Black Box Theatre Conversion at Lewisville HS – Harmon

A Black Box Theater is a simple, open space painted black. The design provides more space for performances, classes, rehearsals, and meetings. It’s designed for maximum flexibility because sets, lighting, seating, risers, and the stage are portable and reconfigurable. Flower Mound HS, Hebron HS, Marcus HS and The Colony HS already have Black Box Theatres.

Scene Shop Addition at Lewisville HS

There are no auditorium adjacent classrooms for the LHS Theatre Program. The program currently uses two classrooms in the Math wing on the 3rd floor. The addition of a scene shop will allow for the current, undersized shop to be converted into a second classroom, bringing the program up to educational specifications and with comparable facility adjacencies.

PROP C - Technology

$69,600,000

Update and purchase instructional technology equipment including instructional learning devices and enterprise systems, such as Student Information Systems and Enterprise Resource Planning systems that manage and secure student and staff data. 

MAINTAIN, REPLACE, REPAIR AGING TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Instructional Learning Devices

In developing a plan to purchase and replace individual digital devices such as laptop computers and tablets, LISD considers the following: instructional needs of staff & students, specialized career and technical education program needs; classroom educational specs; state guidelines and expectations, device life expectancy, current inventory, rates of repair; and stakeholder feedback.

In LISD, students in grades PK-3 have access to a classroom set of digital devices (laptop or tablet) and each student in grades 4-12 is issued a personal device (laptop or tablet). Staff also use technology for teaching, learning and communication. These devices must be replaced periodically and the replacement budget must accommodate inflation.

Prop C provides funds for regular maintenance, replacement and support for:

  • Staff devices
  • 1:X devices grades 4-12
  • Class set devices PK-3
  • Program specific devices (Ex:  CTE)
  • Shared technologies
  • Classroom technologies such as Apple pencils and document cameras
  • Related professional services

Enterprise Applications

LISD uses an Enterprise Resource Planning system and a Student Information System to run the business of the district and to manage/secure student data. Prop C provides funds for the purchase, installation, project management and ongoing support for these systems.

LISD Board Policy calls for bonds used to purchase technology to be paid off within 5 years of each issuance.

 

PROP D - Athletics & Recreation

$31,376,000

Maintenance, repairs and renovations at athletics facilities including locker rooms and field houses; tennis courts; baseball and softball facilities; and concession areas. 

20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair

LISD’s athletic facilities are subject to the 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair process. Facilities slated for a 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project are selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, input from program leadership and the Facilities Review Committee. Maintenance and repairs to level the infield for softball and baseball fields is done on a routine basis utilizing non-bond funds, and is therefore not included in the bond proposition. 

This bond would fund Life Cycle Maintenance and Repairs for the following facilities:

    • Lewisville HS Boys Track Locker Room
    • Hebron HS Field House
    • Lewisville HS Killough Softball Facilities
    • Hebron HS Baseball and Softball Facilities

Athletics Life Cycle Building Component Replacements

Major components that have exceeded their usable life are replaced to ensure the safety of student athletes and coaches, and to make more opportunities for students to participate in athletic programs.

  • Marcus HS Baseball and Softball Scoreboards
  • The Colony HS Softball Turf Replacement
  • Baseball Backstop Netting
    • Lewisville HS
    • Marcus HS
    • The Colony HS
  • Softball Backstop Netting
    • Hebron HS
    • Lewisville HS
    • LHS Killough
    • Marcus HS
  • Baseball Field Lighting
    • Flower Mound HS
    • Hebron HS
    • Lewisville HS
    • Marcus HS
    • The Colony HS
  • Softball Field Lighting
    • Flower Mound HS
    • Hebron HS
    • Lewisville HS
    • Marcus HS
  • Tracks (not inside a stadium)
    • Briarhill
    • Downing
    • Forestwood
    • Lamar
    • LHS Harmon
    • LHS Killough
    • Shadow Ridge
  • Tennis Court Resurfacing
    • Flower Mound HS
    • Marcus HS
    • The Colony HS
  • Tennis Court Fencing
    • The Colony HS
  • New Construction or Renovations
    • New Locker Rooms at Flower Mound HS Baseball and Softball
    • New Locker Rooms at Marcus HS Baseball
    • New Lewisville HS Baseball Concession and Restrooms
    • LHS Cheer Locker Room Renovation

PROP E - Aquatic Centers

$16,250,000

Maintenance, repairs and renovations at LISD’s Eastside and Westside Aquatic centers, which are home to our high school swim, dive and water polo teams. LISD Aquatic centers are also used by second grade classes for water safety instruction.

These facilities are open to the community for lap swim, swimming lessons, birthday parties and club sports such as synchronized swimming, water polo, and youth swim clubs; and routinely host UIL competitions, and even national and international swim meets, serving as a source of revenue for the district and an economic driver for the community.

20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair – Eastside Aquatic Center

The Eastside Aquatic Center is a 38,800 square foot natatorium built in 2006. If approved, the entire facility will be renovated, including the following components:

  • Fire suppression systems
  • HVAC
  • Flooring
  • Casework
  • Doors
  • Pool plaster repairs & filtration system
  • Video Scoreboard
  • Spectator seating
  • Starting platforms
  • Locker rooms

Life Cycle Building Component Replacements – Westside Aquatic Center

The Westside Aquatic Center is a 59,000 square foot natatorium built in 2014. If approved the following components will be replaced.

  • Pool Liner of Small Pool
  • Bulkhead
  • Video Scoreboard

 

PROP F - Stadiums

$19,999,000

Maintenance, repairs and renovations to all five high school stadiums. LISD is one of the few ISDs in Texas that has five full competition level campus-based stadiums. Stadiums are used for football games, track & field, soccer, band, drill team and community events.

20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair

LISD’s stadium buildings, including the press box, restrooms, concessions, HVAC in concessions, and locker rooms, are subject to the 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair process. Facilities slated for a 20-Year Life Cycle Maintenance and Repair project are selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, input from program leadership and the Facilities Review Committee.

If Prop F is approved, stadium buildings at the following high schools will be renovated:

  • Flower Mound HS
  • Hebron HS

Life Cycle Building Component Replacements

When a singular major component reaches the end of its usable life, but the total facility is not scheduled for a complete renovation, the facility is scheduled for a Component Replacement. Components slated for replacement are selected based on needs identified from the Facilities Assessment Study, input from individual departments and the Facilities Review Committee.

If approved the scoreboards and tracks will be replaced at:

  • Flower Mound HS Stadium
  • Hebron HS Stadium
  • Lewisville HS Stadium
  • The Colony HS Stadium

New LED lighting at all five High School Stadiums

If approved, existing stadium lighting will be replaced with more efficient LED lighting at all five high school stadiums. The upgrade to LED lighting typically results in a 40-70% decrease in energy consumption and LED lighting requires less maintenance and fewer replacements.

PROP G - Indoor Multipurpose Facilities

$131,818,000

An Indoor Multipurpose Facility is an enclosed and climate controlled facility that contains a 100-yard turf field and can be used for practice and training for student athletics and fine arts programs, as well as for physical education classes, ROTC  and special events. If approved, Proposition G will provide funds for a 100-yard Indoor Multipurpose Facility at each LISD High School.

Existing Facilities at the following campuses will be expanded to 100-yard Indoor Multipurpose Facilities.

  • Flower Mound HS
  • Marcus HS

New 100-yard Indoor Multipurpose Facilities will be constructed at:

  • Hebron HS
  • Lewisville HS
  • The Colony HS
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