FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – Voters in Fort Worth ISD are considering two proposals on the November ballot that would fund improvements to the school district.
Proposition A on the ballot is the Penny Swap tax authorization, and Proposition B is the proposed $750 million bond program. Passage of the propositions would provide upgraded security and technology at elementary and middle schools, new schools and additions to address population growth, and improved learning environments at all neighborhood high schools.
“We are going to spend money from bond sales on capital improvements like construction,” said Clint Bond with FWISD. “Instead of spending it on expendable items like buses or band instruments.”
Bond said money gained through the Penny Swap authorization would fund the smaller expenses. Neither proposition would result in an increase in the current school tax rate.
“The property values in Tarrant County and in much of North Texas have increased,” said Bond. “So that gives us for the same amount of tax some additional money.”
Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Early voting runs through November 3.
