The school district’s bond was approved by voters on May 6, 2023, it is currently unknown if an architect, construction manager, and general contractor have been contracted with the school district. Further details regarding design and construction timelines have not been released. The bond calls for: Proposition A The majority of AHISD schools were built in the 1950s. Proposition A includes updates and renovations to all campuses, technology infrastructure improvements, safety and security, and new school buses. A new Howard Early Childhood Center building would be constructed, along with renovations to the original building of Alamo Heights High School. Proposition A would also fund a new Central Office/Learning Center and a softball field located at the Robbins campus complex that already includes the Natatorium and Tennis Center. Additional parking and traffic flow improvements are also part of this proposition.
Proposition B would fund a Visitor Bleacher/Athletic Facility at Orem Stadium. The visitor side of the stadium was constructed in 1947 and was not addressed in previous bonds. The proposition includes funding for multipurpose meeting space, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, team space, and student Sports Media program equipment. Proposition C would fund technology including student and staff devices as part of ongoing lifecycle replacements. It is estimated that over the next eight years the I&S tax rate will increase by 9.52 cents. However, the estimated M&O rate will decrease by 15 cents, so the overall tax rate that homeowners and businesses will see is estimated to be reduced by 5.48 cents over those eight years. Today, for every $100,000 of taxable value, the total tax is $94.63 per month. It is anticipated that the I&S tax rate will increase by $8 per month if the bond proposal is approved and the bonds are issued. However, with the decrease of the M&O rate, the total tax in the year 2032 for every $100,000 of taxable value is estimated to be $86.50 per month. Information regarding design firm and general contractor selection timelines have not been released. Further details regarding design and firm construction timelines have not been identified.
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