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McAllen ISD presents $335 million pre‑bond plan and tax‑rate strategy; trustees discuss ballot language and tax assumptions

McAllen ISD Board of Trustees · January 30, 2026
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Summary

District staff proposed a $335 million bond package to fund CTE expansions, cafeteria modernizations, facility upgrades and other projects, and financial advisers described a tax‑rate management strategy intended to keep the district’s total tax rate near the current level while phasing bond issuance over several years.

McAllen ISD administrators and outside counsel presented a proposed $335,000,000 bond package and explained legal and financial steps for a possible May bond election.

Deputy Superintendent Lorena Garcia walked trustees through proposed project categories including CTE expansions (~$39,490,000), cafeteria modernizations (~$33,050,000), elementary gym enclosures (~$26,920,000), fine arts modernizations (~$35,000,000), classroom additions (~$38,730,000) and a campus refresh program (~$45,150,000), plus a large maintenance…

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