Bond 2023
On May 6, 2023 Irving voters voted to pass bond propositions A, B and C.
With the help of our voters which includes staff, students, families and Irving residents, the entire Irving ISD community will receive a bond package that will elevate our students to the next level. This bond will help Irving ISD continue the academic work of focusing on successful student outcomes and to prepare Irving ISD students for the brightest of futures.
“We would like to thank our Long-Term Facilities and Bond Planning Committees for their tireless efforts for the students of Irving ISD,” says Irving ISD Superintendent Magda Hernandez. “To our voters – thank you for saying yes to our kids and teachers. Our students and staff deserve the best, and they will get that with the passing of these bond propositions.”
Total Bond: $573,750,000
Proposition A
$538,750,000
Replacement of Barton ES, Farine ES and Crockett MS
Renovation of 32 Remaining Schools Across the District
2 Baby Universities (Tuition- Based Employee Childcare Centers)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center
Fine Arts Transportation and Equipment
Safety and Security Upgrades
Proposition B
$18,000,000
Technology Upgrades
Provide students and staff with computers
Upgrade Network Infrastructure
Provide students and staff with secured high-speed access to Wi-Fi & Internet
Implement Cybersecurity Systems
Proposition C
$17,000,000
Replacement of Student Transportation & Logistics Center
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bond election?
School districts are required by state law to ask voters for permission to sell bonds to investors in order to raise the capital dollars required to renovate existing buildings or build a new school. Essentially, it’s permission to take out a loan to build, renovate and pay that loan back over an extended period of time, much like a family takes out a mortgage loan for their home. A school board calls a bond election so voters can decide whether or not they want to pay for proposed facility projects.
Does the physical condition of a school building affect student learning?
Yes. Recent research by the Environmental Protection Agency suggests that a school’s physical environment can play a major role in academic performance. Leaky roofs and problems with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can trigger a host of health problems – including asthma and allergies – that increase absenteeism and reduce academic performance. Research links key environmental factors to health outcomes and students’ ability to perform.
How did Irving ISD determine which schools would be proposed for construction?
Irving ISD conducted a comprehensive facilities assessment, demographic student and review of student enrollment projections. Based on the results and information gathered, the Facility Planning Committee made a bond recommendation to the Board of Trustees.
What happens to the students at Farine, Barton and Crockett while new schools are being constructed?
Farine Elementary, Barton Elementary and Crockett Middle Schools all have land at their existing sites to begin construction. The new facility will be built on that land. When complete, the existing facility will be demolished, and new fields will be installed. In this manner, minimal disruption will occur to instruction and students’ normal routines. This construction method is designed to maximize safety during the construction process. Students will not have to be split up into other facilities.
What is the expected tax rate increase?
The District’s I&S tax rate will gradually increase as various projects are funded, and the maximum tax rate impact of 5.97 cents is projected to occur in FYE 2023 (tax year 2024) based on the anticipated timing of projects. The maximum tax rate impact is a projection based on various factors such as timing of the projects, the District’s future tax base growth and future interest rates.
Does this bond include increase in teacher salaries?
No, bond funds cannot be used towards salaries or operating expenses. Teacher salary increases are determined by our Board of Trustees through a different process.
A school district’s tax rate is comprised of two components: the Maintenance & Operations tax (M&O) and the Interest & Sinking tax (I&S). M&O funds are used to operate the school district including teacher salaries, utilities, furniture, supplies, food, gas, etc. The I&S rate is used for capital projects such as school construction, infrastructure, renovations/additions, and technology.