ALDINE – Aldine ISD will hold 6 School Bond Community Meetings to explain the need for the bond funding to the voters. The First Meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, September 26 at Aldine High School, starting at 6:00pm.
The meetings are a chance for voters to hear about the proposed $1.8 billion bond on the November 7 ballot.
During six community meetings, voters can learn about the Aldine Independent School District’s proposed $1.8 billion bond.
Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney said, “This bond represents the next chapter in the story of #MyAldine. It is how we fulfill our vision of providing choices and opportunities for future generations. A bond is much more than just transforming buildings and infrastructure. It is an affirmation that, as a community, we are committed to providing our students with the learning environments they need to continue moving forward and be future-ready.”
If the total bond package is approved with the required simple majority (50% plus one), the district plans to spend $1.8 billion as follows:
The 2023 school bond has three focuses: Safety and Security, Facility Enhancements, and Instructional Technology; It is divided into three propositions.
Taxpayers would not see a tax rate increase for the next three years.
$1,622,325,676 – Proposition A covers campus rebuilds, campus redesigns and renovations, safety and security, facility improvements and high priority maintenance, technology infrastructure, and transportation.
Campus rebuilds include Carver High School, Aldine High School, Aldine Middle School, Hambrick Middle School, Orange Grove Elementary School, and Odom Elementary School.
Campus redesign projects would take place at Eisenhower High School and MacArthur High School. Campus Facility improvements and high-priority maintenance projects would entail the installation of digital marquees, life-cycle replacements (roofs, plumbing, and HVAC), science lab improvements, and athletic improvements.
Safety and security projects would include a dedicated district police department, updated security technology systems, safety film, site fencing, and lighting and emergency generators.
Technology infrastructure projects would include wireless network system updates (enhanced WiFi).
Transportation projects would include an East Transportation facility rebuild, purchases of new buses and special education buses, and a white fleet.
$67,547,500 – Proposition B will cover instructional technology. Instructional technology projects would include student and staff device refreshes (iPads, laptops, and Chromebooks) and classroom technology (interactive display panels).
$122,282,967 – Proposition C will call for the construction of an Education and Performing Arts Center. Total Bond Recommendation: $1,812,156,143
Bond 2023 Webpage
Visit the Bond 2023 webpage, AldineISD.org/Bond2023, for everything bond. It shows the most current information and updates, including individual projects, renderings, a calendar of community meetings, a tax calculator, FAQs with information about voting, and a way to ask questions and receive answers.
If voters approve Bond 2023, Aldine ISD will inform the community as the work unfolds.
Voting Information: Registered voters in Aldine ISD can vote at any polling place in Harris County.
Early Voting by Personal Appearance
Monday, October 23, through Saturday, October 28, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, October 29, from noon to 7 p.m.
Monday, October 30, through Friday, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election Day Tuesday, November 7, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.