Lubbock ISD seeks approval on $290M bond measure for district modernization, development

The Lubbock Independent School District in Texas will place a $290 million bond measure on May election ballots to upgrade school facilities.

The new measure, approved unanimously at the LISD Board of Trustees meeting, will ask voters for funding to support safety enhancements, academic program expansions and facility and infrastructure improvements across the district. The proposed bond seeks to advance the district’s long-term vision for facilities and student opportunities without raising tax rates for residents.

The district’s proposal comes after months of planning and stakeholder engagement through the Future Focus Committee, which consists of district leaders, educators and local community representatives.

The committee’s initial bond proposal included $178.3 million in funding for LISD but was later increased to $290 million through phased bond sales and the current Interest and Sinking tax rate. District officials say this increase in funding will allow the district to maximize resources while maintaining financial responsibility.

“The Board’s decision to expand the bond proposal reflects our commitment to providing safe, modern and effective learning environments for students while maintaining strong financial stewardship,” Superintendent Kathy Rollo said. “This plan allows us to address long-term facility needs and improve academic opportunities and learning environments without increasing the tax burden on our community.”

Guided by the committee’s recommendations, LISD plans to spend the proposed funding on four key priorities:

• $151 million for general efficiency – To replace elementary schools and expand certain school kitchens and cafeterias
• $75 million for capital renewal – To support infrastructure and facility upgrades, such as HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, parking and paving
• $47 million for academic programming – To renovate, modernize and expand school facilities and academic programs
• $17 million for safety and security – To upgrade security film, replace fire alarms, and install new cameras, fencing and access control systems

As part of the bond’s major projects, the district iplans to construct three new elementary schools to replace the Wolffarth and McWhorter, Bean and Hodges, and Williams and Stewart facilities. LISD also proposes renovations to both the middle school auditorium and science lab.

LISD will hold additional community meetings, town halls and online Q&A sessions to discuss district funding efforts.

Early voting begins in April, and Lubbock voters will decide on the bond measure on Election Day, May 3. More resources on the proposed school bond measure are available on LISD’s dedicated 2025 Bond Information Hub.

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