The Friendswood Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a School Bond Election for May 2, 2026, placing four propositions on the ballot. Together, the four propositions total $81,525,000 and address facility, program, and infrastructure projects that have been adjusted and reduced since the failed bond election in November 2025. The proposed bond includes a replacement school for Westwood Elementary, projects related to district infrastructure, safety and security, lifecycle replacements, technology infrastructure, and instructional technology. In addition, the bond would allow for the purchase of buses and renovation of the district’s ag facility to expand offerings and create a Career and Agricultural Science Center that includes welding and more space
for student projects and career exploration.
The Board’s decision follows extensive community engagement, including surveys, meetings, focus groups, one-on-one conversations, and additional feedback. Based on input received from voters and community members, trustees refined the original proposal and moved forward with a package that totals about 49 percent of the November bond. “Community feedback played an important role in shaping this bond proposal,” said Superintendent Thad Roher. “The Board has spent the last two months reviewing all input and carefully planning how best to present a bond proposal to the community. I’m proud of how well they considered the survey results and worked together to serve our students, families, and taxpayers.”
This spring, voters will have the opportunity to vote for or against four propositions:
Proposition A — Critical Infrastructure and Lifecycle Replacements ($26,000,000)
● Address infrastructure and lifecycle replacements due to aging facilities and
building systems
● Replace equipment critical to the operation of a safe learning environment at
every campus throughout the District
● Update safety and security systems and equipment
● Convert space for science labs at Zue S. Bales Intermediate and Windsong
Elementary schools
● Purchase land
● Purchase buses
Proposition B — Westwood Replacement Campus ($40,625,000)
● Construct a new Westwood Elementary School
● Address parking and traffic flow to support student drop-off and pick-up
Proposition C — Career and Agricultural Science Center ($12,900,000)
● Renovate existing building
● Construct addition to offer more space for student programs and projects
● Add new welding lab
● Add classroom space
● Increase parking
Proposition D — Technology ($2,000,000)
● Update district-wide technology infrastructure
● Replace student devices and instructional technology at end of life
● Upgrade audio/visual, including security camera systems
If voters approve the 2026 bond proposal, the FISD tax rate is expected to increase no more than 3.49 cents (per $100 of property value). This is nearly 13 cents lower than the November 2025 proposal. The projected impact of the May 2026 bond on a $500,000 home is $125.64 a year or $10.47 a month. (This assumes the $140,000 homestead exemption is in place.) Early voting will be held April 20–24 and April 27–28, 2026. Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. Voter registration deadline is April 2, 2026.
More information about the bond proposal, including project descriptions, tax impact information, and upcoming community information sessions is available at
www.myfisd.com/bond-2026.
About Friendswood ISD
Friendswood ISD serves approximately 6,200 students across six campuses. Established in 1948, the district spans 15 square miles in Galveston County and is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students.