Bond 2019
There’s a lot going on with our Bond 2019 program, and it’s all thanks to you. Voters approved this $966 million bond program back in November 2019. So, we want you to know how your money is being spent and how it’s benefiting our students. That’s why we have our Bond 2019 website. It not…
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The 2019 Bond literally rolled up to the 2014 Bond yesterday and parked. New band trailers, funded by the 2019 Bond – one for each of the Arlington ISD’s six traditional high schools – arrived in Arlington Tuesday and made their first stop at the 2014 Bond’s final project, the Center for Visual and Performing…
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Addition includes new gymnasium The new additions at Crow Leadership Academy are all standing as construction continues on the school’s 2019 Bond project. “Although we have one of the oldest buildings in the district, Crow is extremely well built and, through the dedication of our amazing custodial staff, has been very well maintained,” said Crow principal Jamie…
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Woman and minority owned investment firm leads underwriting The Arlington ISD sold bonds last week for the second phase of the 2019 Bond program and locked in historically low interest rates that will give the district a significant cost savings. The $996 million 2019 Bond program, approved by voters in November 2019, is divided into…
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Ceremony hosted in New Athletics Center Seated socially distanced from her two teammates, Autumn Smith’s smile beamed at the thought of reaching another milestone a lifetime in the making. The Martin High School senior girls basketball standout was among more than 70 student-athletes from across Arlington ISD honored at Wednesday’s National Signing Day Ceremony at…
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Classroom addition to open in August Gunn Junior High is practically unrecognizable. With multiple additions under construction, the look – and size – of the building is changing dramatically. It will eventually look great, but right now, it looks like a big construction site. The 2019 Bond project at Gunn is converting the school into…
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Arlington Independent School District will receive proposals for the following projects: BERRY ELEMENTARY School Site Demolition Project DUE DATE: Feb. 2, 2021, 2:00 PM/CST PRE-PROPOSALS MEETING: Jan. 20, 2021, 1:00 PM/CST WEBB ELEMENTARY School Replacement Project DUE DATE: February 16, 2021, 2:00 PM/CST PRE-PROPOSALS MEETING: Jan. 20, 2021, 10:00 AM/CST JONES ACADEMY & SHACKELFORD JUNIOR…
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Bond 2019 Transportation Update The 2019 Bond isn’t just about construction. The bond is also buying new school buses and vehicles for the Arlington ISD, including 87 new school buses and 22 new shuttle buses. The new vehicle purchases continue what was started with the 2009 and 2014 Bond programs – replacing old buses and…
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All elementary schools getting new playgrounds COVID-19 hasn’t slowed progress on the Arlington ISD’s elementary playground project. In fact, construction is starting this month at the first three elementary schools – Ashworth, Bebensee and Pearcy. The future new playgrounds are part of the 2019 Bond program, approved by voters in November 2019. The plan calls for…
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Martin and Seguin high schools will play home games at Glaspie Field The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees approved the schematic design for the future Michael Glaspie Field Athletic Complex at last week’s board meeting. This Bond 2019 project will renovate the existing practice field at Martin High School and convert it into the Arlington…
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