The first of two informational meetings on a May 4 school bond proposal for Forestburg Independent School District is planned for 6:30 p.m. on April 2 at the Forestburg Community Center.
A second program is at 9 a.m. on April 13, also at the center. FISD Board of Trustees are asking voters to consider two bond proposals that total $6.1 million and would go to major infrastructure improvements and additions in the district.
Proposal A is $4.1 million and would fund a new addition at the school with two new secondary classrooms, a new science lab, restrooms, facilities that also serve as a storm shelter, removal of asbestos in two classrooms, secure access control at all entrances and replace the existing roof system.
Proposition B for $2.1 million would provide a new eight-lane UIL compliant track, new bleacher system and pressbox and new field.
The recommendation is a 20-year bond for Proposition A and a 15-year bond for Proposition B to run concurrent if approved. If only A passed it would add 16 cents and B would be 10 cents per $100. The tax impact if both pass would be a 26 cents per $100 in property value for the first 15 years then 16 cents in the final five years of the bond. Find information on the district’s website at forestburgisd.net/634587_3.