If approved by voters, the 2026 bond would fund projects in four propositions:

Proposition A: Campus Replacements & District-wide Improvements - $552,173,783

• 4 New Replacement Campuses

  • Lively Elementary School

  • T. Haley Elementary School

  • Davis Elementary School

  • Travis Middle School

• District-wide Improvements

  • Safety and Security, CTE (Career & Technical Education), and Fine Arts

  • Campus Renovations

Proposition B: Campus Replacement  -  $300,000,000

• Irving High School

Proposition C: Technology Updates -  $40,000,000

• District-wide technology updates

• Enhance Cybersecurity

Proposition D: Student Program Facilities - $60,162,278

• Three High School Indoor Multi-Purpose Facilities

If the voters approve the bond propositions, the projected tax rate impact will be $0.1250 (12.50 cents). For the average home in Irving ISD valued at $340,000, that would be an impact of $20.83 a month.

The Facility Planning Committee emphasized the importance of student engagement during their evaluation process.

While Proposition D was not approved in 2023, the 2026 Facility Planning Committee conducted a new, independent evaluation as part of the district's planning process. After reviewing demographic studies, enrollment projections, facility assessments, educational specifications and project cost estimates, the committee again recommended including multi-purpose facilities in the proposed bond package to provide flexible spaces for a wide range of student programs and activities.

The proposed facilities would be used by students participating in JROTC programs, marching band, drill team, color guard, athletics, STEM, cheerleading, field day and other school and community activities.

Additionally, these facilities would provide climate-controlled spaces for athletics, fine arts, and other District programs, while sheltering students during extreme weather and complying with UIL's 2023 Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) safety guidelines.

The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) measurement evaluates heat stress by considering factors such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, solar radiation, sun angle, and cloud cover. The Heat Index only considers temperature and humidity.

It came down to project prioritization and funding capacity. During development of the 2023 bond program, the Facility Planning Committee evaluated facility conditions and project costs across the district. The committee recommended addressing a portion of the district's identified projects in 2023, while recognizing that additional long-range projects would likely need to be considered in the future. The proposed 2026 bond includes projects identified through that continued planning process.

The technology included in the proposed 2026 bond represents the next scheduled phase of a long-range replacement plan identified through the district’s independent 2022 technology assessment. Bond 2023 funds the systems coming due first, while Bond 2026 would fund the systems coming due next. Together, the two programs would keep classroom and district technology up-to-date by replacing assets as they reach the end of their useful lives.

Technology follows predictable replacement cycles. Student and staff devices typically last about five years, network and server infrastructure about seven years, interactive classroom displays about 10 years, and cabling infrastructure about 15 years. Beyond these timeframes, equipment may stop receiving manufacturer security updates, fall out of warranty, experience more frequent failures, and cost more to maintain.

The 2022 technology assessment estimated that $143.2 million would bring all district technology systems up-to-date. It recommended using several funding sources, including approximately $88.7 million from technology bonds. Rather than seeking that amount in a single bond, the district is using a phased approach to address technology needs in priority order.

Bond 2023 addressed immediate priorities related to cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and device replacement. It also provides funding for devices and wireless infrastructure scheduled to reach the end of their useful lives in 2027. The proposed 2026 bond would fund the replacement cycles that follow from 2027 through 2031, including devices, classroom displays, cybersecurity systems, and network and server infrastructure.

The two bond programs do not overlap. They fund different replacement cycles, and no asset would be replaced twice or charged to both bonds.

This phased approach allows the district to replace technology in phases, spread costs over time, and plan ahead for scheduled replacements.

Find a further breakdown of technology allocation here.

Irving ISD evaluated renovation and replacement for Davis Elementary, Lively Elementary, T. Haley Elementary, Irving High School, and Travis Middle School. A 2022 Facilities Audit identified approximately $165 million in deferred maintenance across the five campuses. Deferred maintenance refers to identified repairs and replacements to existing building systems and components, such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, roofs, and building exteriors. However, the $165 million figure is not an estimate to fully renovate the campuses.

The district and the Facilities Planning Committee considered more than repair costs. They evaluated building and life-safety codes, accessibility, security, traffic and pedestrian safety, technology infrastructure, and how well each campus’s spaces serve students. They also considered whether renovation would extend each building’s useful life, along with the disruption involved in renovating a school while it remains in operation and serving students and families.

For example, the preliminary estimate to renovate Lively Elementary is $53 million, compared with $70 million to replace it. The renovation estimate assumes completion in 2028 and includes a required storm shelter addition. It does not include potential classroom additions or other updates that may be identified through a capacity analysis based on current Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards. Those additions or enhancements could increase the renovation cost. Additionally, the 2028 completion date is an estimate, not a guaranteed timeline. Renovating an aging building may reveal conditions that cannot be fully assessed until construction begins, which could affect the scope, cost, and schedule.

Age alone did not determine which campuses were proposed for replacement. After considering cost, building condition, how the campuses function, and practical construction possibilities, replacement of the five campuses was recommended rather than renovation.

Irving High School Renovation vs. Replacement Cost Breakdown

Estimated renovation cost: $183.6 million
Estimated replacement cost: $300 million

The renovation estimate assumes completion in 2028 and includes a required storm shelter addition. It does not include potential classroom additions or other updates that may be identified through a capacity analysis based on current Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards. Those additions or enhancements could increase the renovation cost. Additionally, the 2028 completion date is an estimate, not a guaranteed timeline. Renovating an aging building may reveal conditions that cannot be fully assessed until construction begins, which could affect the scope, cost, and schedule.