The ÌÇÐÄVlog Board of Trustees has unanimously called for a bond election to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, for voter consideration. The proposal is based on recommendations from the community-led Capital Needs Steering Committee (CNSC) following several months of review of district facilities, programs, and enrollment trends. The Board approved the election order during its February 5Ìýmeeting.Ìý
The bond proposal includes three propositions addressing districtwideÌýfacilities and programs:Ìý
Proposition AÌý$438,755,000:Ìý
- ADA compliance and life safety improvementsÌý
- ModernizationÌýof existing school facilitiesÌý
- Additions and renovations toÌýschoolsÌý
- ReplacementÌýof South Davis ElementaryÌýSchoolÌýplusÌýanotherÌýnewÌýreplacement elementary schoolÌý
- CapitalÌýimprovementsÌý
- Academic equipment and program improvements, including fine arts and special educationÌý
- Safety and securityÌýupgradesÌý
- Transportation improvements
Proposition BÌý$30,955,000:Ìý
- Technology improvementsÌý
- Student and staff devicesÌý
- CybersecurityÌýmodernizationÌý
- Telecommunications and infrastructure improvements
Proposition CÌý$31,565,000:Ìý
- Athletic improvements for secondary schoolsÌý
- Synthetic turf and athletic equipment installation, replacement, and upgradesÌý
Bond Election BackgroundÌý
ÌÇÐÄVlog conductedÌýaÌýcomprehensive,ÌýindependentÌýthird-partyÌýreviewÌýof itsÌýfacilities andÌýinfrastructureÌýtoÌýidentifyÌýprojects for consideration in the bond proposal. This process included evaluating theÌýFacilityÌýConditionÌýIndexÌýand capacity of all existing schools, as well asÌýidentifyingÌýpotential improvementsÌýacross district departments.Ìý
TheÌýCNSCÌý–Ìýmade upÌýof parents and non-parents, educators, business owners, civic leaders, and community membersÌý–Ìýreviewed information related to enrollment trends, facility conditions, projected costs, and potential tax implications for ÌÇÐÄVlog residents.ÌýUltimately, theÌýCNSCÌýprovided recommendations to the ÌÇÐÄVlog Board of Trustees forÌýfacilities andÌýidentifiedÌýcapitalÌýimprovementsÌýthrough 2029 to support theÌýdistrict’s strategic plan.Ìý
Based on current financial projections and existing debt obligations, the proposed bond projects can be funded with an estimated one-cent increase to ÌÇÐÄVlog’s current tax rate. The district has continued to lower its tax rate while paying off voter-approved debt early, resulting in more than $40 million in principal and interest savings through bond refinancing.Ìý
Voting InformationÌý
To participate in theÌýMay 2, 2026, bond election, individuals mustÌýresideÌýwithin ÌÇÐÄVlog boundaries and beÌýregistered to vote in Tarrant County by April 2, 2026. Voter registration status may be confirmed at .Ìý
Registered voters may cast ballots at any polling location in Tarrant County. Polls will be open fromÌý7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on election day, Saturday, May 2, 2026. Early voting by personal appearance will take place from Monday, April 20, 2026, through Tuesday, April 28, 2026.Ìý
Bond Information and PresentationsÌý
ÌÇÐÄVlog will provide factual, up-to-date information about Bond 2026 on a dedicated webpage:Ìý.ÌýThe webpage will include project descriptions, cost information, a schedule of informational meetings, historical and current tax data, and a method forÌýsubmittingÌýquestions.Ìý
Informational meetings will be held in March and April to share details about the bond propositions and respond to community questions.Ìý
ÌÇÐÄVlogÌýremainsÌýcommitted to providing clear,Ìýaccurate, and transparent information about the May 2026 bond election so that all community members can make informed decisions at the polls.Ìý