Prairie Lea Independent School District

The Prairie Lea ISD Board of Trustees has a $8.55 million bond request on the May 3rd spring general election ballot. If approved, the bond would fund facility renovations, essential infrastructure upgrades, and investments to support future district needs—all to enhance the student experience today while planning for tomorrow. 

What is in the Bond Request?

The bond request includes $8.55 million in funding for facility renovations, infrastructure improvements, and investments in district growth. Projects were identified based on the District’s Master Facilities Plan. If approved by voters, bond funds would be used for:

Enhanced Learning Environment

• Elementary School Renovation 

• Renovation and Expansion of Restrooms

• Auditorium Improvements

• Gymnasium Restroom & Locker Room Renovations

District Infrastructure & Site Improvements

• Campus Parking & Driveway Improvements

• Critical Infrastructure and Equipment Repairs (including air conditioning systems, electrical upgrades, and lighting improvements) 

• Administrative Office and Community Meeting Space

Prairie Lea ISD can issue $8.55 million in bonds without increasing the district’s total tax rate. If approved by voters, the bond would fund critical facility improvements while maintaining the current tax rate.

Residents of Prairie Lea ISD are invited to learn more about the Bond Proposition and how an approved bond will impact students, staff, and the district.  Please join us on:

• Tuesday, April 15 at 6 PM PLISD Auditorium

• Monday, April 28 at 6 PM PLISD Auditorium

All eligible district residents are encouraged to cast an informed vote on Proposition A on the spring general election ballot.

In-Person Voting: 

Tri-Community Civic Center, 6899 San Marcos Hwy | Prairie Lea

• Last Day to Register to Vote: Thursday, April 3

• First Day of In-Person Early Voting: Tuesday, April 22

• Last Day of In-Person Early Voting: Tuesday, April 29

• Election Day Voting: Saturday, May 3 until 7:00 PM

Voting By Mail

• Last Day to Register to Vote: Thursday, April 3

• Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail: Tuesday, April 22

• Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail: Saturday, May 3, 2025 (election day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 5, 2025 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply).

Learn more about your voting options at www.votetexas.gov

Why Does the District Need the Community to Approve the Bond?

The District’s Master Facilities Plan identified high-priority projects to improve our facilities. The cost of these improvements significantly exceeds the funds available in the district’s operating budget. The only way for the District to pursue these improvement projects is to seek community approval of a school bond.

What is a School Bond?

A school bond is a method that allows a school district to borrow money for major capital projects, such as facility construction, renovations, and equipment purchases. If approved by voters, the district repays the bond over time using designated tax revenues. A school district’s tax rate consists of two parts:

• Maintenance & Operations (M&O): Covers day-to-day operational costs

• Debt Service (Interest & Sinking): Funds facility construction, renovations, and major capital projects (ie: technology or transportation)

Why is There No Projected School Tax Increase with an Approved Bond?

Texas law requires all bond propositions to state, “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.” However, due to current property values, Prairie Lea ISD can issue $8.55 million in bonds while maintaining the district’s total tax rate.

• Prairie Lea ISD Sample Ballot

• Bond Fact Sheet (English)

• Hoja Informativa sobre el Bono (Espanol)

• Notice of Bond Election

• Proposed Projects List