**Tyler ISD Voters to Decide on $473.2 Million Bond for Facilities, Technology; No Tax Rate Increase Projected**
Tyler, TX – Tyler ISD voters will head to the polls starting April 22nd to consider a two-proposition, $473.2 million bond proposal aimed at addressing student growth, modernizing facilities, and enhancing technology across the district. The district projects the bond will not require a property tax rate increase.
The bond election, set for Saturday, May 4th, includes Proposition A, a $459.7 million request, and Proposition B, a $13.5 million request.
Proposition A encompasses a range of major facility improvements. It includes funding for a brand new high school, planned for construction out on Earl Campbell Parkway and West Grande Boulevard. Additionally, Proposition A would fund a new Bell Elementary School, significant renovations and additions at Legacy High School, Tyler High School, and the Early College High School campus. The proposition also allocates funds for district-wide safety and security upgrades, alongside expansions for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and fine arts programs.
Proposition B, the smaller of the two, focuses entirely on district-wide technology infrastructure. The $13.5 million would be used to upgrade essential network equipment and enhance cybersecurity measures throughout Tyler ISD.
District officials, including Superintendent Dr. Marty Crawford, have consistently stated that the bond proposal is projected to have no impact on the district's property tax rate. This is attributed to a combination of factors, including older bonds expiring, an increase in local property values, and conservative financial management by the district. The current Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rate for Tyler ISD is approximately $0.2079 per $100 valuation, which the district anticipates will remain stable or potentially decrease.
The bond proposal is the result of extensive planning. A Facilities Steering Committee, formed in Fall 2023, met for several months to assess the district's needs. Their recommendations were then presented to the Board of Trustees in February 2024, at which point the Board officially approved calling the bond election to ensure future-ready facilities and accommodate student growth.
Early voting for the bond election will take place from Monday, April 22nd, through Tuesday, April 30th. Election Day is Saturday, May 4th.
For comprehensive details on both propositions, including specific project lists and financial impact information, residents are encouraged to visit the dedicated bond website at tylerisd.org/bond.
