Amarillo ISD voters have a final opportunity to make their voice heard in the school bond election on Saturday, May 7. The projects in the bond package are on the ballot as four separate propositions.
Proposition A: $180.6 Million
Restoration & Replacement
New Austin Middle School to replace the current 71-year-old campus
Window and roof replacements at various schools
Safety & Security
Elementary school perimeter fencing
Middle school secured entrances
Elementary & middle school gym air conditioning
Technology network cabling updates to increase network speed, supporting modern learning environments and security systems
Fine Arts & Athletics
Exterior lighting allowance on some athletic fields to maximize use
Middle & high school fine arts additions & renovations to provide adequate space for program size
Proposition B: $19 Million
Dick Bivins Stadium Renovations
Reconstruct the spectator stands
Expand the track to 8 lanes to allow for UIL track meet hosting opportunities
Proposition C: $38.3 Million
Natatorium
Build a 50-meter practice & competition indoor swimming pool
Provide a district-owned facility for student swim teams
Proposition D: $48 Million
Multi-Purpose Indoor Activity Facility at each of the four traditional high schools
Would serve fine arts, athletics programs, PE and more
Provide indoor practice areas in inclement weather
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday at the following locations:
Potter County Polling Places (12 locations)
Bushland Fire Station #1 | Truck bays (17600 Indian Hill Rd.)
Casey Carpet One | Main Entrance (3500 I-40 West Frontage Road)
Cornerstone Outreach | Fellowship Room (1111 N. Buchanan)
Don Harrington Discovery Center | Enter left of main doors, Dry Lab (1200 Streit Dr.)
Kids, Inc. | Main Entrance, Mary E. Bivins Room (2201 SE 27th Ave.)
Northwest Branch Amarillo Public Library | Meeting Room (6100 SW 9th Ave.)
Pride Home Center | Main Entrance, Center Back (3503 NE 24th Ave.)
Santa Fe Building | Ticket Office, first floor (900 S Polk St.)
Second Baptist Church | Family Life Center (419 N. Buchanan St.)
Tri-State Fairgrounds | Arched Gate #1 I Commercial Exhibit Hall (3301 SE 10th)
United Citizens Forum| Main entrance (901 N Hayden)
Wesley Community Center | Senior Room (1615 S Roberts St.)
Randall County Polling Places (13 locations)
Arena of Life Church (8827 S. Washington)
Arden Road Baptist (6701 Arden Road)
Comanche Trail Church of Christ (2700 E. 34th)
Central Baptist Church (1601 SW 58th)
Randall County Justice Center (2309 Russell Long Blvd. Canyon, TX)
Oasis Southwest Baptist Church (8201 Canyon Drive)
Southwest Church of Christ (4515 Cornell)
Randall County Annex (4320 S. Western)
Redeemer Christian Church (3701 S. Soncy)
The Summit (2008 12th Ave. Canyon, TX)
Southwest Branch Library (6801 W. 45th Ave.)
Coulter Road Baptist Church (4108 S. Coulter)
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