What’s Included?
The McAllen ISD 2026 Bond provides funding for districtwide improvements that support modern learning environments, enhance safety and security, address enrollment growth, and maintain essential building systems across campuses.
PROP A
$335,000,000
Districtwide Bond Investments
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) expansions at all three comprehensive high schools, McHi, Memorial and Rowe.
Cafeteria updates at Milam, Alvarez, and Seguin Elementaries, and at Morris Middle School.
Campus Refresh projects at the three comprehensive high schools, McHi, Memorial and Rowe.
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Securing front entrances and controlled access at high schools, De Leon MS, and Morris MS
District-wide cameras and access control systems
Elementary gymnasiums and enclosures at Perez, Castaneda, Sanchez, Hendricks and Houston.
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Fine arts updates and multi-purpose rehearsal spaces at all three high schools, McHi, Memorial, and Rowe.
Dedicated mariachi program space at all three high schools, McHi, Memorial, and Rowe.
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Classroom additions at Gonzalez ES, Milam ES, and Morris MS to address capacity and reduce portable buildings.
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HVAC repairs and replacements at:
Alvarez ES
Garza ES
Jackson ES
Rayburn ES
Wilson ES
De Leon MS
Morris MS
Travis MS
Memorial HS
Roof repairs at:
Castaneda ES
Gonzalez ES
Garza ES
Houston ES
Jackson ES
Navarro ES
Roosevelt ES
Wilson ES
Brown MS
Cathey MS
Fossum MS
Morris MS
Travis MS
Memorial HS
I&G Center
Lamar
Site paving and drainage repairs at:
Castaneda ES
Gonzalez ES
Houston ES
McAuliffe ES
Perez ES
Seguin ES
Thigpen-Zavala ES
Wilson ES
Cathey MS
De Leon MS
Fossum MS
Rowe HS
AECHS
I&G Center
Administration
Transportation
District-wide HVAC controls upgrades
District-wide LED lighting upgrades
*Example image showcasing what a potential CTE expansion space could look like.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Expansions
The expanded CTE spaces are designed to support hands-on, real-world learning across a wide range of career pathways. Updated labs and classrooms provide flexible layouts, modern equipment, and industry-aligned environments that prepare students for college, careers, and certifications.
The CTE Expansions are planned for McHi, Memorial, and Rowe High Schools
*Example image showcasing what a potential cafeteria update could look like.
Cafeteria Updates
The updated cafeterias are designed to improve student flow, comfort, and efficiency during meal service.
Enhanced layouts support smoother circulation and better supervision, while refreshed finishes create welcoming, student-friendly spaces.
These improvements focus on functionality, safety, and a positive daily experience for students and staff.
The cafeteria updates are planned for Milam, Alvarez, and Seguin Elementaries, as well as Morris Middle School.
*Example image showcasing what a potential front office vestibule space could look like.
New secure front entrances and controlled access systems are designed to strengthen campus safety while maintaining efficient daily operations.
Updated entry points, access controls, and district-wide camera systems improve monitoring and visibility across campuses.
These enhancements provide student and staff safety while supporting consistent security standards district-wide.
Secure front entrances are planned for McHi, Memorial, Rowe High Schools, De Leon Middle School, and Morris Middle School.
Secure Front Entrances & Controlled Access
Explaining the Ballot:
In 2019, a new law for School Districts was imposed in Education Code §45.003(b-1), which adds an additional sentence to the ballot proposition:
“THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.”
This statement on the ballot is required by statute and cannot be modified. However, the District anticipates that the current overall tax rate of $0.93 will remain at $0.93, and that an increase to the overall tax rate to support the Bond is not anticipated.
McAllen I.S.D. PROPOSITION A
PROPOSITION A
THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
“The issuance of not to exceed $335,000,000 of McAllen Independent School District school building bonds for the purposes of designing, constructing, renovating, improving, modernizing, expanding, upgrading, updating, acquiring, and equipping school facilities (and any necessary or related removal of existing facilities), including District-wide renovations, additions, safety and security improvements, heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and roof replacements, and technology infrastructure improvements, expansion of the District’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) facilities and fine arts facilities at each comprehensive high school campus, the purchase of buses and vehicles, and the retrofitting of buses and vehicles with emergency, safety, or security equipment, and the levying of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds and the cost of any credit agreements.”
BALLOT EXAMPLE:
