The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees has approved an order calling a bond election on May 2, 2026. The bond proposal, which will not require a tax rate increase, will address safety and security updates and additions, renovations and replacements of aging schools and facilities, and priority capital facility projects across the district. Voters will have the opportunity to vote on two propositions, for a combined bond package of $475.5 million.

The community-driven plan was developed by a Bond and Facilities Planning Committee, which was made up of more than 50 community representatives – parents, business and city leaders, and campus and district employees – who met regularly this past fall to study BISD’s long-term facility plan. This committee carefully reviewed Birdville ISD’s facility conditions, instructional spaces, safety and security systems, and future workforce demands, and ultimately designed a bond recommendation based on months of discussion, data, and shared priorities.

“This bond proposal reflects BISD’s commitment to balancing the needs of our students with the responsibility we owe to our taxpayers,” said Ralph Kunkel, BISD Board President. “By addressing aging facilities and prioritizing long-term efficiency, we are positioning Birdville ISD for future success by continuing to provide our students with environments that support a high-quality education.” 

The proposed bond projects will impact every campus across the district and focus on three key priorities — safety and security, learning environments and instructional technology, and operational efficiencies. Several campuses included in the bond proposal are more than 50 years old and require significant renovation or replacement to meet current educational and operational standards. Projects in the bond include the following:

• Add new security cameras and access card readers
• Update fire alarm systems according to replacement schedules
• Replace aging buses 
• Replace end-of-life outdoor practice field turf for student use at all high schools.
• Upgrade end-of-life outdoor lighting to LED at all high schools.
• Replace aging strength and conditioning equipment used for physical education programs at all high schools.
• Expansions and renovations for program growth at Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning
• New partner middle school combining Watauga and North Oaks campuses
• Rebuild Hardeman Elementary School on a site within existing attendance zone
• Rebuild Smithfield Middle School, retaining the existing science wing and main gym
• Replace the band hall at North Ridge Middle School
• Renovate/update Birdville High School Auditorium
• Upgrade student and teacher devices, classroom equipment, and technology network infrastructure.
• Construct an appropriately-sized auxiliary support center to house the transportation and maintenance departments
• Critical maintenance and system upgrades

Voters will have opportunities to learn more about the 2026 Birdville ISD bond proposal throughout the spring. The last day to register to vote in the May election is April 2. Early voting is April 20-28 and Election Day is May 2.

“We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of our community, which has allowed us to invest thoughtfully in our students and schools while maintaining a strong commitment to fiscal responsibility,” said Dr. Gayle Stinson, BISD Superintendent of Schools. “BISD has a long and proud history of being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, and this bond election that results in no tax rate increase reflects that commitment. Together with our community, we are working to provide safe and efficient learning environments designed to support the authentic and dynamic educational opportunities that all of our students deserve.”

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