BOND ELECTIONS MAY 6 FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS

WAXAHACHIE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Waxahachie Independent School District is proposing the largest bond issue at $595 million to prepare for growth expected to over 17,000 students by the early 2030s.

WISD’s bond is divided into four propositions:

Proposition A ($192.3 million) would fund two elementary schools; a new Wilemon STEAM Academy; land purchase for new campuses; and expansion of the Hancock Building, Finley Junior High and Howard Junior High. 

Proposition B ($322.1 million) to construct a second comprehensive high school. 

Proposition C ($60.7 million) for facility upgrades throughout the district. 

Proposition D ($20 million) for improvements to Waxahachie High School athletic facilities. 

RED OAK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Red Oak Independent School District is having a $97.5 million bond election to fund construction of a new middle school. 

The new middle school would house 1,200 students and provide relief for the current middle school, which is designed to hold 1,200 students but is overcapacity with 1,600 students. 

MAYPEARL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Maypearl Independent School District is proposing a $35 million bond to help address capacity issues across the district. If the bond is approved, several projects are planned:

Maypearl Middle School would add five classrooms, two science labs, more restrooms and space for a storm shelter at Maypearl Middle School. 

Maypearl Middle School would add a larger cafetorium, additional classrooms, Career Technology Education labs and space for a storm shelter.

Lorene Smith Kirkpatrick Elementary School would receive replaced carpeting and new wall panels. Parking lots would be enhanced with concrete, and HVAC would be replaced and upgraded throughout the district.

MIDLOTHIAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Midlothian ISD is proposing a $415.9 million bond covering three propositions:

Proposition A calls for two new elementary schools, a career and technical education center, land acquisition and additions/renovations to five campuses and two other facilities. 

Proposition B calls for storm shelters at several campuses. 

Proposition C includes funding for athletic improvements.