Bond 2026 Proposition - A Closer Look
The May 2026 Bond consists of three different propositions focusing on three areas: General Facilities, Stadium Facilities and Technology Devices. The following is a breakdown of what each proposition aims to accomplish.
Prop A
General Facilities
Proposition A includes $230.7 million dollars that would be designated for use in three areas: Safety and Security, Learning Environment, and Facility Infrastructure. Projects in these areas include, but are not limited to:
- Campus Access Control: Installation of secure exterior entry points district-wide and a new secure vestibule at Marion Dolford Learning Center.
- System-Wide Rekeying: Replacement of physical lock and key systems across nearly all district campuses to improve site security.
- Fire Alarm Modernization: Replacement of fire alarm systems at multiple campuses.
- Public Address Replacements: Replacement of Public Address (PA) systems at multiple campuses for emergency and daily notifications.
- Site Lighting & Safety: Replacement of site lighting at Steele High School and the addition of student parking at Clemens High School outside the secure perimeter.
- Capacity & Flow Improvements: Expansion of the Clemens High School cafeteria and additional parking at MDLC to improve traffic and student environments.
- Modernized Learning Spaces: Renovations and additions to the Fine Arts and Career & Technical Education (CTE) areas at Steele High School, including district-wide equipment upgrades for both programs.
- Dobie Junior High School Campus Refresh: Renovations and updates, including paint, flooring, lighting, restrooms, and installation of a new synthetic field for all students and physical education.
- Physical Education: Replacement of physical education facilities at Clemens High School, alongside district-wide equipment updates and gym fan installations at eight campuses
- Toby Conner Ag Barn: Renovations and updates, including equipment replacement and additional parking
- Playgrounds and Play Areas: Replacement of playground equipment and installation of shade structures, and synthetic turf fall surfaces at elementary and intermediate campuses
- Campus Audio Improvements: Replacement of sound systems in gyms and cafeterias across all district campuses
- HVAC & Climate Control: Full or partial mechanical system replacements at multiple campuses to provide heating and cooling throughout the district.
- Building Integrity & Roofing: Roofing replacements and “building envelope” repairs at five campuses
- Site Drainage & Paving: Targeted drainage improvements at six campuses and paving repairs to the entry roads and parking lots at Schlather Intermediate School and Clemens High School
- Transportation: Updates to the district fleet, including replacement of buses, other transportation vehicles, and fuel tanks
Prop B
stadium facilities
Proposition B allocates $55.3 million for renovations to multiple district stadium facilities. Renovations at Lehnhoff Stadium are planned to expand seating capacity and to update safety, security, accessibility, lighting, the sound system, and the scoreboard. Additionally, this proposition includes replacing the stadium artificial turf at Steele High School and installing new stadium artificial turf at Corbett Junior High.
Prop C
Technology Devices
Proposition C allocates $9.1 million for technology replacement, specifically funding computers, iPads, and Chromebooks for both students and staff.