Early Voting Begins for DeSoto ISD Bond

Early Voting Begins for DeSoto ISD Bond Election
Posted on 04/22/2025
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Early voting for the DeSoto Independent School District bond election begins today, Monday, April 22, and continues through Tuesday, April 29. Election Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025.

DeSoto ISD serves the communities of DeSoto, Glenn Heights, and Ovilla. This election includes three bond propositions focused on improving educational facilities, safety, technology, and extracurricular programs across the district. The propositions are outlined as follows:

Proposition A: $152,655,000

Proposition A Tax Rate Impact: $0.1187 (11.9 cents): 

Campus Renovations and Improvements

  • Frank Moates Elementary School Replacement

  • Cockrell Hill Elementary School Renovation

  • Ruby Young Talented and Gifted Academy Renovation to STEM Center

  • Amber Terrace Early Childhood Renovation

  • The Meadows Elementary School Renovation

  • Woodridge Elementary School Renovation

  • Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy Maintenance

  • McCowan Middle School Renovation

  • West Middle School Renovation

  • Central Administration and Professional Development Renovations

  • High School Academic Renovations

Proposition B: $38,635,000

Proposition B Tax Rate Impact: $0.0300 (3 cents): 

FieldhouseUSA and Athletics Classrooms, Locker Rooms and Facilities Renovations 

  • Replacement of the Field House, which will include a new Student Athlete Success Center with locker rooms and learning spaces for multiple sports teams such as Tennis, Track, and Softball. Renovations will also include district fields and the Multi-Purpose Center.

Proposition C: $8,565,000

Proposition C Tax Rate Impact: $0.0067 (less than 1 cent): 

Stadium ADA Compliance Renovations

  • High School Stadium Renovations to support updates of stadium ADA-compliance features like elevators, bathrooms and concourse accessibility.

The proposed bond will not result in a tax increase for voters who are 65 years of age or older or those with disabilities, as long as they have filed the appropriate homestead exemption with the Dallas Central Appraisal District. These exemptions freeze school district taxes at the current rate, ensuring no financial impact from the bond for eligible residents.

Voters should also note that incumbents Chasiti McKissic and Cynthia Watson-Banks are running unopposed in their respective places on the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees.

All eligible voters within the DeSoto ISD boundaries are encouraged to participate in this important election that will shape the future of local schools and student experiences.

Early voting information for Dallas County** can be found at the Dallas County Elections website: [https://www.dallascountyvotes.org](https://www.dallascountyvotes.org).  

Voting hours and locations vary by date—voters are encouraged to check the site for the most up-to-date details.

For more information about the bond propositions and the DeSoto ISD election, please visit www.desotoisdbond.com .