Arlington voters approved the $663.1 million bond on May 10, 2014. Proceeds of the bond are being used to build new facilities, upgrade and renovate existing facilities, address safety and security districtwide, upgrade technology infrastructure and equipment, provide fine arts equipment and address transportation.

Bond News

Jones Academy kindergarteners perform at Family Literacy Showcase

November 1, 2015
Jones students perform

Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language and Roquemore Elementary hosted a Family Literary Showcase Thursday evening, Oct. 29. Approximately 280 people attended the fun evening, which included a performance by the Jones kindergarteners of “The Day the Crayons Quit.” “The performance of ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ was a big hit!” said Katiuska…

AISD begins upgrading wireless infrastructure at schools

October 29, 2015
Technology upgrades getting installed at Swift

Oct. 29, 2015 – Technology has become ubiquitous, even in the classroom. And with the AISD encouraging teachers to use technology as innovative educational tools and also providing ample access for students to wireless devices like iPads and Chromebooks – paid for with bond funds – the demand for wireless coverage is exploding. But offering…

Lamar HS gets new baseball bleachers

October 27, 2015
Lamar's new baseball bleachers

Oct. 27, 2015 – The installation of new bleachers for the baseball field at Lamar High School was completed last week, paid for with funds from the 2014 Bond package. New lights were installed last year. Click to see more photos.

New CBOC members receive orientation

October 20, 2015
CBOC orientation

Oct. 20, 2015 – Three new members of the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee received an orientation yesterday to prepare them for their roles on the committee. Cindy Powell, AISD chief financial officer, explained to the new members the background behind the bond, along with the plans for its implementation. Then she was joined by other…