On Saturday, May 4, 2019 Wylie ISD residents will vote on the school district’s proposed $193.7 million bond package. Here are the facts you need to know:

• This bond package will not increase the school tax rate based upon flat assessed values and focuses on updating four key areas:
  1. Renovations and Additions to Address Current Growth
  2. Provisions for Future Growth for the next Five Years
  3. Functional Equity
  4. Safety & Security
• Breakdown of proposed projects:
  • $32.3 million for renovations and additions to elementary campuses (Bush, Cox, Dodd, Groves, Watkins and Whitt).
  • $27.6 million for renovations and additions to intermediate and junior high campuses.
  • $65.6 million for renovations and additions to Wylie High School.
  • $87.0 million for renovations and additions to Wylie East High School.

The total proposal is $212.5 million and will allow the district to maintain current feeder patterns and accommodate new student enrollment.  The numbers also include approximately $18.8 million paid out of fund balance.