Why vote for bond 2026?
1. Safety & Security
Students and staff deserve safe learning environments. Bond 2026 invests in:
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Security cameras
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Wireless and server upgrades
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Replacement of the oldest end-of-life cycle buses
Bottom Line:
Safety isn’t optional. It’s foundational.
2. Permanent Learning Spaces
This bond invests in permanent brick-and-mortar classrooms over portable buildings.
Portables cost over $110K each, drain the District’s daily operations budget, and are difficult to secure.
Bottom Line:
Students learn best in a secure school building, surrounded by classmates and caring teachers.
3. Smart Financial Planning
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Since 2009, MISD has saved taxpayers $70M through bond refinance and early repayments.
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Because of this, all projects can be funded at the current tax rate
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Construction costs increase each year. It will never be cheaper than right now to build and renovate our facilities.
Bottom Line:
Improving schools without raising the tax rate is a responsible investment in our community.
4. Strategic Growth Management
Our community is growing faster than projected.
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This bond provides more student space based on growth patterns.
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New campuses will prevent overcrowding and keep our class sizes small.
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Modernizing transportation and infrastructure for long-term use
Bottom Line:
Spending wisely on our kids’ education is a strategy for a better future.
5. Strengthening our Community
Strong schools:
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Provide workforce-ready graduates
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Attract businesses
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Build community pride
When residents support local schools, we invest not only in children — but in the long-term strength and stability of the place we call home.
Bottom Line:
Supporting our schools is supporting our children’s future.
