5 Bond FAQs

ByContributing Writer

Argyle Bond Election Day, May 3, 2025

  1. Why did Argyle ISD call this bond election?
    Argyle ISD has called the 2025 bond election to support the district’s continued growth while keeping the current tax rate unchanged. The proposed bond, shaped by a community-led committee, focuses on building new schools, purchasing land for future campuses, improving existing campuses, and upgrading infrastructure. With a reduced total from last year’s bond proposal, this plan reflects a careful reassessment of priorities to ensure the district can meet the needs of its expanding student population.
  2. Will my property taxes go up?
    The Argyle ISD bond election ballot will include language that will state “this is a property tax increase.” School bond propositions are required by state law to include this terminology. The Argyle ISD bond will maintain the current tax rate through a significant increase in taxable assessed values.
  3. Why does Argyle ISD need a second baseball/softball complex?
    Bond 2025 proposes adding these facilities to the Canyon Falls campus, which currently does not have its own competition baseball and softball fields. This aligns with the 10-Year Strategic Growth Plan for two separate 9-12 campuses. Currently, the Argyle baseball & softball teams travel from AHS in Canyon Falls to AMS to practice and play games.
  4. What are the capital improvements in Proposition A?
    Total cost of Existing Facility Capital Improvements: $55,210,000.
    Capital improvements do not include student capacity additions at any campus listed. 
    Hilltop Elementary: Upgrades to site, exterior, interior, and MP&E
    Sixth Grade Center: Upgrades to site, exterior, interior, MP&E, and gym renovation
    AMS 377 Campus: Upgrades to site, exterior, interior, cafeteria/coffee bar expansion, and MP&E
    Argyle High School – Canyon Falls Campus: Addition of a hallway structure connecting academic wings to reduce overcrowding and congestion, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety during class transitions
  5. What do “bond authorization” and “issuing bonds” mean?
    Bond authorization specifies the amount of bonds the district is authorized by voters to sell. Bond issues may occur over a period of time based on the current bonding capacity and schedule of projects.

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