Why is the Bond Election being called?

The Bond Election has been called to address aging facilities and safety & security. This can only be done with voter approval

What is the total amount of the bond proposal?

The Taft ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to put a $47.9 million School Bond on the May 4th ballot. If approved, the bond measure will provide a new high school campus, multiple upgrades, and improvements to district facilities.

What is included in the 2024 Taft ISD Bond?

Taft High School
• New High School campus facing Green Avenue with classrooms, Career & Technical Education wing, auditorium, band hall and gymnasium
• Athletic improvements including baseball & softball fields with artificial turf

For more information, click on the links below:

Taft High School Facilities Assessment

Green Ave Building Photos

Ricardo L. Trevino Junior High School
•Band Hall upgrades
•Library/media center renovations

For more information, click on Trevino JH Facilities Assessment.

Woodroe Petty Elementary School
• New physical education facility
• ADA Accessible playground equipment

For more information, click on Petty Elementary Facilities Assessment.

Upgrades to the Agricultural Barn Facility

Renovation to the Transportation Facility with an addition to house Maintenance Staff

Districtwide Projects
• Upgraded security camera & communication system
• HVAC Upgrades/Replacements/Controls
• Roofing Repairs/Replacements
• Flooring Upgrades

For more information, click on Taft ISD Facilities Condition Assessment Photos

What is the estimated tax impact of the 2024 Bond?

If approved, the estimated maximum tax rate is not expected to increase in Taft ISD. The total tax rate will remain $1.211 ($0.7575 towards M&O and $0.4536 towards I&S).

Taft ISD

General Information/FAQs

Taft ISD 2024 Bond FACT SHEET

2024 Voting Information

Taft ISD 2024 Bond Information

Tax Rate Information for the 2024 Bond

2024 New Ballot Language Requirements

2024 "SAMPLE BALLOT"

Election Ethics Do's & Don'ts for ISD Employees

FAQs about Roles of Texas ISDs in Politics & Elections