Bond 2026 Community Information Meeting

The Arlington Independent School District held a community information meeting on April 16, 2026, to discuss the upcoming Bond 2026 referendum. The meeting focused on explaining the bond's purpose, financial impact, and tax implications. The bond is divided into three propositions totaling approximately $500 million: Proposition A for facilities and school buses ($438 million), Proposition B for technology upgrades ($31 million), and Proposition C for athletic facility improvements ($31.5 million). The district emphasized that Proposition A would drive a 1-cent tax rate increase, while Propositions B and C would not increase taxes if passed independently. The bond aims to address capital improvements including replacement of aging schools like South Davis Elementary, modernization of facilities, new school buses, technology refreshes, and athletic field upgrades. The district also highlighted its prudent debt management, which has saved $119 million in interest through refinancing. The meeting included discussions on the district's long-term planning, facility condition assessments, and potential school consolidations based on demographic studies. Voters will have the opportunity to vote separately on each proposition in the May 2, 2026 election. No specific vendor or contract awards were discussed during the meeting.