Longview ISD announces proposed $456.2 million proposition, pending approval

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — Longview ISD has announced the Board of Trustees will consider calling a May 4 bond election for five propositions that would bring major updates to all their campuses, totaling about $456.2 million.

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According to the school district, they have not received a major investment in 16 years. If approved by the board of trustees on Monday, registered voters will be asked to consider the following five propositions:

PROPOSITION A: $237.7 million

• Address Aging Buildings

  • Longview High School

  • District-wide renovations

  • Energy efficiency upgrades

  • Early Graduation High School

  • Career & Technical Building

  • Safety and Security

  • New LISD Bus Barn

PROPOSITION B: $76.5 million

• New Early Childhood Center

• PFK renovated for new offices

PROPOSITION C: $79.1 million

• Multi-Purpose Facility

• Soccer/Baseball/Tennis

PROPOSITION D: $21 million

• LHS/Middle School Stadium Renovations

PROPOSTION E:  $41.9 million

• Natatorium (Aquatics Center)

Board members are expected to meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the LISD Education Support Center.

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The Assistant Superintendent of Finance Dr. Wayne Guidry said safety is the number one priority and driving force behind the bond proposal.

“More than anything, we want to ensure our kids and staff are safe each day at school,” said Guidry “In addition to that, we strive daily to provide the best possible learning environment for every student that walks through our doors.”

Early voting will run from April 22-30 and election day is May 4. People who live in the area and want to check if they are registered to vote can check at GreggCountyVotes.com or VoteTexas.gov

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