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McAllen ISD reviews draft $335 million bond plan, aims to keep tax rate unchanged
Summary
Trustees reviewed seven bond proposition categories, a $335 million financing scenario that advisers said could be achieved without raising the tax rate, and campus-level priority projects including HVAC, roofs, security and portables. Staff and consultants will develop schematics, cost estimates and a community outreach plan before a Feb. 13 board
The McAllen Independent School District Board of Trustees on Nov. 12 reviewed a draft bond package and a financial plan advisers said could allow the district to seek roughly $335 million without increasing the current tax rate.
Dr. Hector Gutierrez, the district superintendent, told the board the meeting was the first of several sessions to finalize a list of projects for a potential May 2026 bond election and reiterated the board must call the election by Feb. 13 if it chooses to proceed. Lorena Garcia, who presented the facilities report, said projects will be grouped into seven statutory proposition categories required on Texas school bond ballots: general school buildings, stadiums, auditoriums, other recreation facilities, performing arts facilities, teacher housing and technology…
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