Longview ISD approves May bond election
Posted/updated on: February 15, 2024 at 4:16 amLONGVIEW – The Longview ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling for a May 4 bond election for the five propositions that will help fund district projects. According to our news partner KETK, the school district, they have not received a major investment in 16 years. If approved by the board of trustees on Monday, registered voters will be asked to consider five propositions listed below. Board members are expected to meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the LISD Education Support Center. The Assistant Superintendent of Finance Dr. Wayne Guidry said safety is the number one priority and driving force behind the bond proposal. Early voting will run from April 22-30 and election day is May 4. People who live in the area and want to check if they are registered to vote can check at GreggCountyVotes.com or VoteTexas.gov.
The Propositions are as follows:
PROPOSITION A: $237.7 million
Address Aging Buildings
Longview High School
District-wide renovations
Energy efficiency upgrades
Early Graduation High School
Career & Technical Building
Safety and Security
New LISD Bus Barn
PROPOSITION B: $76.5 million
New Early Childhood Center
PFK renovated for new offices
PROPOSITION C: $79.1 million
Multi-Purpose Facility
Soccer/Baseball/Tennis
PROPOSITION D: $21 million
LHS/Middle School Stadium Renovations
PROPOSTION E: $41.9 million
Natatorium (Aquatics Center)