In a social media statement on Nov. 5, officials with Friendswood ISD thanked voters for participating in the bond proposal process.
The bond, which was four measures totaling $165 million for facility upgrades and maintenance, did not pass, with each bond receiving more votes against than for, according to unofficial results from Galveston County.
"Even though the propositions did not pass, we are grateful for the engagement, feedback and support from so many who care deeply about our schools and students," the social media post reads. "Your participation reflects the strength of our community and dedication to supporting our students."
The bond would have helped the district fund upgrades across its campuses and would have come with a tax rate incrase of $0.16 per $100 valuation of a home. That translates to about $60 more per month, or $720 annually, in taxes for a home valued at $450,000.
Results remain unofficial until canvassed at a future date.
Posted 11 p.m. Nov. 4
With all 25 voting centers reporting in Galveston County, all four propositions in Friendswood ISD's $165 million bond package have failed.
The package, aimed at maintaining facilities and technology needs within the district, would have raised the district’s tax rate by $0.16 per $100 valuation of a home. This translates to about $60 per month, or $720 annually, for a home with a taxable value of $450,000.
Results remain unofficial until canvassed at a future date.
Initial results from Galveston County show all four propositions for Friendswood ISD are not passing, according to unofficial results.
The details
As of 7 p.m., polls began closing across Texas, and results are starting to roll in for local elections across the state.
Friendswood ISD has four bond propositions—totaling $165 million—on the ballot:
- Proposition A: construction of school facilities, including a replacement campus for Westwood and Bales Elementary
- Proposition B: technology equipment
- Proposition C: construction of recreational facilities, including softball, baseball and practice fields at Friendswood High School
- Proposition D: refunding and refinancing of maintenance tax notes, which will be used to free up money in the district’s operational budget
If the bond package passes, it would raise the district’s tax rate by $0.16 per $100 valuation of a home—about $60 per month, or $720 annually, for a home with a taxable value of $450,000.
The $165 million bond up for a vote this November was formed by FISD’s Citizens Advisory Committee, or CAC, through a series of meetings from February through April to discuss priorities. The committee was composed of community members, parents, students, teachers and district officials.
This bond election is the first the district has called for since 2020. The 2020 bond allocated $127.2 million toward building a new elementary school, expanding and renovating existing campuses and upgrading technology across the district, according to 2020 bond documents.
To read more about the bond package, click here.
Stay tuned
Community Impact will update this article as more Election Day vote totals are released. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
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