MFISD launches bond election education website
A screenshot of loveandinspire.com, a Marble Falls Independent School District website that serves as a resource and information hub for voters leading up to the May 3 bond election.
The Marble Falls Independent School District launched a website Feb. 25 that’s dedicated to educating voters about a $172.2 million bond package that will be on the May 3 ballot. The site breaks down the bond’s purpose and desired impacts and also highlights the lack of a tax increase despite the high-dollar propositions.
The bond is broken into four propositions, and while each have a distinct purpose, they all would go toward improvements of MFISD infrastructure, new equipment and facilities, and upgrades to existing equipment and facilities.
The bond package was developed by the MFISD Community Advisory Committee over the course of five months in 2024. The around-60-member committee included district staff, parents, and residents. The group pitched the package to the MFISD Board of Trustees in December 2024, and, after some tweaking, the board approved the bond for the May ballot.
MFISD created the bond education website, loveandinspire.com, as a resource for voters leading up to the May 3 election. Early voting is April 22-29. The last day to register to vote in this election is April 3.
“This (website) is your go-to destination for everything you need to know about the proposed bond, including project details, district priorities, and how the bond could impact our schools,” reads a Feb. 25 media release from MFISD. “We encourage our staff, parents, and community members to explore the site, stay informed, and engage in the conversation about the future of MFISD.”
According to the district, if approved, the bond will not result in a tax rate increase. The current tax rate of 89 cents per $100 property valuation is reportedly capable of covering the debt service cost of the entire $172.2 million bond package.
“Marble Falls ISD’s tax rate will remain stable at ($)0.89, supporting both new and ongoing projects,” reads an excerpt from the website. “This approach leverages existing tax capacity to enhance district facilities and meet student needs without additional taxpayer burden.”
The bond package is unrelated to the failed voter-approved tax rate election in November 2024, which sought a 2.67-cent property tax increase to boost school funding and help curb the effects of inflation on day-to-day operations. The $172.2 million would be used exclusively for improvements of and additions to district infrastructure.
WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT?
Voters will decide on each proposition separately. See a more detailed breakdown of the propositions here.
Proposition A—$131.4 million
- Construction, acquisition, and equipment of school buildings, including rehabilitations, renovations, expansions, and improvements.
- Purchase of land for future school sites.
- Purchase of new school buses and retrofitting current ones for safety and security.
- Upgrades to emergency and security vehicles.
Proposition B—$2.2 million
- Acquisition, improvement, and upgrading of districtwide technology systems, including infrastructure and equipment.
Proposition C—$12.5 million
- Construction, acquisition, and equipment of athletic facilities, including renovations, expansions, and improvements.
Proposition D—$26.05 million
- Construction, acquisition, and equipment of a new multi-purpose facility.