Bond 2024

2024 Bond Referendum

On February 12, 2024, for the first time in 21 years, the Tarkington ISD Board of Trustees voted to call for a $59 million bond election for renovations and upgrades at the early childhood, middle school and high school campuses, and a brand new elementary campus.

The vote was based on the recommendation of the Future Forward Committee, a group comprised of local citizens, parents, civic and business leaders, and school staff. Over a period of six months, this committee reviewed facility assessments, demographics, enrollment projections, district financial information, and toured campuses. The group met several times to assess and prioritize key areas of focus including potential new facilities, as well as maintenance and renovations to existing campuses, before making their recommendation to the Board.

Election Day is set for Saturday, May 4, 2024, and early voting runs from April 22-April 30. The last day to register to vote is Thursday, April 4. You must be 18 years of age by Election Day to vote in the Bond Election.

Be sure to visit this page frequently as it will be updated regularly as the election date approaches.

If you have questions or need more information regarding the bond referendum, contact the TISD administration office at 281-592-8781 or email info@tarkingtonisd.net.

Why Now?

The year 2003 was the last time a bond was passed here at TISD. That was the year Apple launched iTunes, George W. Bush was president, and Bad Boys II was out in theaters. A lot has changed since then!

One of the biggest changes is that apparently the secret is out about how awesome life is here in Tarkington Prairie. Did you know there are some major subdivisions currently under construction on the Prairie that will add at least 400 single family homes to our area? That's a lot of families! And it takes up to three years for a school construction project to be completed.