THANK YOU VOTERS!
Voters in Little Elm ISD approved the school district proposition on the November 8, 2022 ballot. The propositions totaled $289,500,000 million.
“We are grateful to the voters of Little Elm ISD for supporting this bond election because these projects will help us with the challenges we face as a fast-growth district,” said Daniel Gallagher, superintendent. “Anytime you ask the community to support a bond election, we are asking them to trust District leadership with tax-funded projects and follow through with the promises we make. Our team is ready to start the planning and design process for the high school additions, new elementary schools, upgrades to safety and security, and other district improvements.”
Gallagher hoped for success the second time after the first bond failed in May of 2022. “We went back to the Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee who cut out $109 million in projects from the previous proposal and presented a bond package that addressed immediate needs.”
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Gallagher said he looks forward to seeing the positive impact of the Bond for years to come. “We’ll have the facilities we need to accommodate the growth in our area and most importantly the added safety and security to enhance the security at all of our campuses,” he said.
The Bond Proposition gives the District authorization to sell $289.5 million of bonds to address growth, provide funds for safety and security, and Districtwide improvements such as technology infrastructure, ADA compliant playgrounds at all elementary campuses, and an added orchestra program for all secondary grade levels.
With voter authorization to sell up to $289.5 million in bonds, the District plans to sell bonds in increments over the next several years. The decision to schedule projects will be based on the needs of the District and, as bonding capacity allows, based on an increase in taxable assessed value and student enrollment growth.
“Our first priority is to address student enrollment growth and safety and security,” said Gallagher, adding that the District will begin with the planning and design of the District’s 7th elementary campus for Lakewood Village and the expansion of Little Elm High School.
The bond does not impact the District tax rate of $1.41 which is the lowest it has been in 13 years. Little Elm ISD property taxes for citizens age 65 or older will not be affected by the bond election as long as a Homestead Exemption application has been filed with the Denton County Appraisal District.
Voters Approve Little Elm ISD Bond Proposition WITH 65% VOTING FOR The PROPOSITION
Bond Addresses Growth, SAFETY, Technology and More
Read more about the bond package and what was proposed across the District.
Plan Developed by Community
The District’s Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee charge is to identify and prioritize needs of the District and develop recommendations for the future.
The PROPOSED BOND WILL NOT INCREASE the LEISD Tax Rate
The Little Elm ISD tax rate is not projected to change as a result of this bond election. However, school bond ballots are now required by law to include “This is a property tax increase.” This is required language even in fast-growth districts like Little Elm where the tax rate is not expected to increase.