Lancaster ISD Bond 2026

Lancaster ISD Trustees Call $376 Million Bond Election

No Tax Rate Increase

Voters will have the opportunity to vote on the four propositions on May 2, 2026.

This bond proposal invests in Lancaster ISD schools by improving facilities, strengthening safety and infrastructure, expanding career and technical education opportunities, and preparing for future growth, all with no tax rate increase.

Proposition Overview

Facility Upgrades
$322,005,000

This proposition upgrades facilities at every Lancaster ISD campus, providing safe, functional, and modern learning environments. Improvements include roof and HVAC replacement, climate control upgrades, plumbing and restroom renovations, secure entries, and the construction of a new career and technical education center for high school students.
Proposition A provides facility upgrades at every Lancaster ISD campus. Districtwide improvements include roof and HVAC replacements, plumbing and restroom renovations, secure entries, fencing, traffic improvements, removal of portable buildings, and updated signage. Elementary schools will receive targeted improvements. Lancaster High School will see upgrades to fine arts spaces, auditoriums, gyms, safety features, and instructional areas. Sixth-grade students will move to Lancaster Middle School, and ninth-grade students will move to the high school. The former GWC 6th Grade campus will be phased out, and the BAMO campus will become the district's enrollment center, administrative offices, and professional learning space. A new Career & Technical Education Center will be constructed at the high school.

Instructional Technology
$3,500,000

Funding from this proposition is allocated for replacing outdated instructional technology for both students and staff, guaranteeing continued access to modern learning tools.






This proposition involves projects that address technology infrastructure and instructional device needs across the district. Aging computers, tablets, and related hardware used by students and staff would be replaced. Network and connectivity upgrades are included to support digital learning environments. Projects cover both classroom instruction tools and campus operational technology.

Indoor Practice Facility Renovations
$35,250,000

This proposition includes renovations to campus indoor facilities, including an HVAC system, expanded locker rooms, weight room and training area renovations, turf, safety and security upgrades and updated signage.
This proposition involves projects that renovate a 20-year-old indoor practice facility. Work includes installation of a permanent HVAC system, expanded and improved locker room and support spaces, a renovated weight room and training area, new interior turf, facility upgrades to extend the life of the structure, enhanced safety and security features, and updated signage and branding.

Stadium Facilities
$15,250,000

Proposition D includes upgrades and renovations to Beverly D. Humphrey Tiger Stadium and Old Tiger Stadium. These projects include restroom and facility improvements, track and turf replacement, renovations supporting student-athlete use, and updated signage.
This proposition involves projects at two stadium facilities. At Beverly D. Humphrey Tiger Stadium, work includes restroom renovation with improved accessibility, track replacement, field and turf replacement, repairs addressing age-related wear and tear, safety and security enhancements, and updated signage. At Old Tiger Stadium, projects include facility repairs, safety and fencing improvements, and signage enhancements to support student and community use.

Proposition A Key Projects & Investments

Facility Upgrades - $322,005,000

Facility improvements at each Lancaster ISD elementary school to support safe, age-appropriate, and engaging learning environments. Upgrades will vary by campus based on need and may include HVAC and climate control improvements, roof and building repairs, restroom and plumbing upgrades, safety and security enhancements, removal of aging portable buildings, playground and outdoor space improvements, traffic flow and parking updates, and refreshed signage.

Construction of a new Career & Technical Education Center on the Lancaster High School site to expand hands-on learning, align programs with workforce needs, and support college and career readiness.

  • Upgrades to fine arts spaces to support expanding student participation
  • Renovations to aging auditorium, gyms, and athletic support facilities
  • Safety and security enhancements at campus entry points
  • Conversion of existing classrooms to better support instructional, fine arts, and program space needs
  • Facility improvements to accommodate current and future student enrollment
  • 6th-grade students will relocate to Lancaster Middle School, where existing space is available to support a safe and appropriate learning environment.
  • All 9th-grade students will relocate to the Lancaster High School campus, creating one comprehensive high school.
  • The current 6th-grade campus, one of the district’s oldest buildings, will be closed and eventually demolished to reduce long-term maintenance costs and support future district savings.
  • The BAMO 9th Grade campus will be repurposed to serve as the district’s enrollment center, community food market, employee offices, and professional development space.
  • These campus transitions allow the district to better utilize its facilities while supporting students, staff, and district operations.
  • Upgrades to the HVAC system to address ongoing climate control issues
  • Roof repairs at the campus auditorium
  • Athletic facility upgrades to address areas currently unavailable for student use due to wear and safety concerns
  • Renovation of the track and turf field for safe student competition and practice
  • Installation of additional fencing to enhance safety during practices and competitions
  • Authorization to purchase land for future school facilities
  • Supports enrollment growth and long-term district planning

HVAC replacement at the district administration building and security vestibules where needed.

Proposition B Key Projects & Investments

$322,005,000

This proposition involves projects that address technology infrastructure and instructional device needs across the district. Aging computers, tablets, and related hardware used by students and staff would be replaced. Network and connectivity upgrades are included to support digital learning environments. Projects cover both classroom instruction tools and campus operational technology.

Proposition C Key Projects & Investments

$35,250,000

This proposition modernizes a 20-year-old indoor practice facility to better support student-athletes with a safer, more functional, and year-round training environment. 

  • The primary focus is the installation of a permanent HVAC system.
  • Expanded and improved locker room and support spaces
  • Renovated weight room and training area
  • New interior turf
  • Facility upgrades to extend the life of the structure
  • Enhanced safety and security features
  • Updated signage and branding

Proposition D Key Projects & Investments

Stadium Facilities - $15,250,000

  • Renovation of restrooms, including improved accessibility and changing tables
  • Track replacement to ensure safe, regulation-ready conditions
  •  Field and turf replacement
  • Repairs addressing age-related wear and tear
  • Safety and security enhancements
  • Updated signage and facility improvements
  • These upgrades ensure students can compete safely, train effectively, and host athletic events in a facility that meets current standards.
  • Facility repairs aligned with current needs and budget
  • Improvements supporting student and community use
  • Safety, fencing, and signage enhancements

No Tax Rate Increase

The proposed bond would not increase tax rate

Lancaster ISD is able to complete all the projects in the proposal because the district’s tax base continues to grow. The district has responsibly handled past debt by refinancing and paying off some bond debt early.

Lancaster ISD’s tax rate has decreased by over 27 cents since 2020-2021, a result of intentional adjustments made by the School Board and compression from the State of Texas.

Homeowners Over 65

While this election does not include a tax rate increase for any taxpayer, it is important to know that citizens age 65 or older will not be affected by this or any school bond election. 

Citizens 65 and over are eligible for an “Over 65” homestead tax ceiling. 

State law caps school taxes for residents 65 or older at the amount paid in the first year after they turned 65, unless significant home improvements are made. 

If you are 65 or older, you may file a homestead application anytime or contact your local appraisal district to confirm your exemption is on file.

Financial Facts

To truly grasp the impact this election will have on the school district and local taxpayers, it is essential to first understand the fundamentals of school finance in Texas.

Texas public school budgets and tax rates are made up of two main parts:

Maintenance & Operations (M&O) which funds daily costs and recurring expenditures such as teacher and staff salaries, supplies, insurance and utilities.

Interest & Sinking (I&S), also known as Debt Service, which is used to repay debt for capital improvements approved by voters through bond elections.

M&O + I&S = School Tax Rate

Proceeds authorized as the result of a bond election can be used for the construction and renovation of facilities, the acquisition of land, and the purchase of capital items such as equipment and technology.

By law, I&S funds cannot be used to pay M&O expenses, which means they cannot be used to pay teachers or cover rising utility and service costs.

Voting Information

You must reside in Lancaster ISD and be registered to vote by April 3 to participate in the May 2 election. Voters may vote at any Dallas County voting location during early voting. 

Voter Registration

Deadline: April 2, 2026

Visit the Dallas County’s Voter Registration page to learn more about registering to vote

Early Voting

April 20-28, 2026

Available at all Dallas County voting locations

Election Day

May 2, 2026

7 a.m -7 p.m.

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