Mansfield ISD Magazine Spring 2017 | Page 19

Early Voting: April 24 – May 2, 2017 Election Day: May 6, 2017 The Mansfield ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a $275 million bond election to be held on May 6, 2017. The bond addresses growth, safety, equity and more. Facilities & Growth Planning Committee The bond was developed and unanimously recommended by the Facilities & Growth Planning Committee, a diverse group of MISD community, parents and staff that met for seven months to identify and prioritize district needs. Mansfield ISD is Growing The district is anticipated to grow by approximately 3,000 students over the next five years focused in the southern area of the district. This bond will help plan for the growth with an additional new elementary, intermediate and middle school. Student Growth Equity & Student Experience Safety & Security Infrastructure Improvement 7,000 in 10 years 3,000 1,500 in 5 years in past 5 years New Student Growth Approximate Projections For more information, visit www.MansfieldISDBond.org Mansfield School & Family 17 17