Early voting in the Bond and School Board elections will be held from April 25 to May 3. Election Day is May 7 and voting locations are provided below by precinct. Click here for a full list of Denton County locations. Voters can vote at ANY location during early voting.

ELECTION DAY: CLICK HERE for a voter precinct look-up that will provide you with the ballot and your designated voting location.

EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS
Argyle ISD Administration Building - 800 Eagle Drive
Denton County Southwest Courthouse - 6200 Canyon Falls Drive
Harvest Hall Community Center - 1300 Homestead Way
Northlake Town Hall - 1500 Commons Circle, Suite 300
Bartonville Town Hall - 1941 E. Jeter Rd.
Robson Ranch Clubhouse - 9428 Ed Robson Circle

EARLY VOTING DATES & TIMES
Monday, April 25-Saturday, April 30 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, May 2-3 - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS - BY PRECINCT
Argyle Town Hall - 308 Denton St. - 4183, 4197, 4198
Denton County Southwest Courthouse - 6200 Canyon Falls Dr. - 4208, 4217
Denton Fire Station #7 - 4201 Vintage Blvd. - 4184
Northlake Town Hall - 1500 Commons Circle Suite 300 - 4196
Bartonville Town Hall - 1941 E. Jeter Rd - 3142, 4207
Flower Mound Community Activity Center - 1200 Gerault Rd - 3141
Roanoke Public Library - 308 S. Walnut St. - 4209

ELECTION DAY VOTING TIMES - 7 AM to 7 PM

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What is a bond?
A bond is similar to a home mortgage. It is a contract to repay borrowed money with interest over time. Bonds are sold by a school district to competing lenders to raise funds to pay for the costs of construction, renovations and equipment. Most school districts in Texas utilize bonds to finance renovations and new facilities.

How can bond funds be used?
Bond funds can be used to pay for new buildings, additions and renovations to existing facilities, land acquisition, technology infrastructure and equipment for new or existing buildings. Bonds cannot be used for salaries or operating costs such as utility bills, supplies, building maintenance, fuel and insurance.

Why did Argyle ISD call a Bond Election?
School districts are required by state law to ask voters for permission to sell bonds to investors in order to raise the capital dollars required for projects such as building a new school. Essentially, the voters are giving permission for the district to take out a loan and pay that loan back over an extended period of time, much like a family takes out a mortgage loan for their home. A school board calls a bond election so voters can decide whether or not they want to pay for proposed projects.

The 2022 bond proposal asks voters to consider giving AISD authorization to issue bonds to fund new schools for growth, address projects at existing schools, add a stadium to Argyle High School in Canyon Falls and add an Indoor Activity Center to Argyle High School in Canyon Falls.

How was the bond proposal developed?
Development of the bond proposal was an in-depth process of information gathering, research and community input. The Board of Trustees and administration have been working with demographers for years to study growth trends and consider the district's needs before convening the Bond & Growth Planning Committee (BGPC) to seek input from the community. The BGPC met seven times and toured all district facilities before making a recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

During their meetings, the BGPC studied growth trends, enrollment projections, financial data, facility needs, and results of a community survey. Following the committee’s recommendation, the Board voted unanimously to call for a May 2022 bond election.

Why does Argyle ISD have three separate (A, B, C) propositions on the ballot?
In accordance with a new state law, athletic stadiums and other recreational facilities (the Indoor Activity Center) must be presented to voters as separate propositions. This gives voters an opportunity to vote for or against the three separate proposals. 

How does the House Bill 3 Tax Compression Impact the Bond Election?
The overall tax rate will be lower next year, even if the bond passes. The M&O tax rate, with the compression by the state, is scheduled to drop from $0.915 to $0.8976. The Interest & Sinking (I&S) rate will increase to $0.500 if the bond passes. Due to the M&O rate compression, the overall tax rate impact to homeowners would be a decrease of $0.0024 if the bond passes.

What can I expect to read on the ballot?
The Argyle ISD bond election ballot will include language that will state "this is a property tax increase." School bond propositions are required by state law to include this terminology.

However, the Argyle ISD bond does not include an overall tax rate increase if the bond passes due to the Maintenance & Operations tax rate compression which offsets the Interest & Sinking tax rate increase.

What if I am over 65 years old and receive the Senior Citizen Exemption and my home value goes up, will my taxes increase?
No. If you have applied for and received the age 65 and older exemption on your homestead, by law, your school taxes cannot be raised above their frozen level.

Why does the bond proposal not include projects for the high school? What is the plan for Argyle High School enrollment growth?
For the district’s long-term high school plan, Argyle ISD will engage the community in discussions and the decision-making process about the long-term high school plan and grade configuration. (The Bond & Growth Planning Committee and fall 2021 survey were the first steps in this process.)

At this time, Argyle High School in Canyon Falls will serve students in grades 9-12 for the next few years. Growth projections show that Argyle High School could have nearly 2,000 students in the 2025-2026 school year, which is over the school’s functional capacity of 1,750.

Argyle ISD plans to utilize the Highyway 377 campus (currently Argyle Middle School) once again to serve high school students. The exact grade configuration at that time has not been determined but will be communicated to families as soon as the decision is made, which will follow an in-depth study and community engagement opportunities. (For example, the 377 campus could house 9th-grade students or 9th and 10th grade. Those specifics have not yet been determined.)

There is nothing proposed in this bond for additional classroom seats at the high school level. 

Can I vote on all three propositions seprately?
Yes. Voters should record their vote in each of the three propositions on the ballot.

When was the last bond and what were the results?
The last Argyle ISD bond was in 2017. The $166 million bond included Argyle High School Phase II, West Elementary, South Elementary and new administration building. The bond passed by 51 percent. Three years earlier, the 2014 bond passed with 60 percent of the votes.

What groups would utilize an Indoor Activity Center at Argyle High School?
The Indoor Activity Center would be utilized by the football, soccer, baseball and softball teams when weather prohibits outdoor practice. During inclement weather, the band would also use the indoor facility. Argyle youth sports organizations utilize the indoor facility for practices during weekday evenings. Currently, the AHS teams and band must travel to Argyle Middle School to utilize the indoor to practice.

Where would the new schools be built that are in the bond proposal?
The following represents the most up-to-date information:

• Elementary School #4: Land would need to be purchased or donated for this campus. Argyle ISD is currently in negotiations for a new elementary school site in the northwest portion of the district. 
• Elementary School #5: Land would need to be purchased or donated for this campus.
• New Middle School #1 (Argyle Middle School): The new Argyle Middle School would be constructed on the 23-acre site in Harvest that has been donated to the district.

Do the growth projections include students from Flower Mound Ranch?
The current projections by the district's demographer includes minimal enrollment impact from Flower Mound Ranch starting in the 2027-2028 school year.

What if the bond doesn't pass?
The district would evaluate elementary capacity and the potential need for portable classrooms. The district would also seek community feedback regarding the reasons for the failure of the bond and consider possible future bond elections.

What are some comparable stadiums in DFW to the one proposed in this bond?
Two of the comparable stadiums to the one in Proposition B are Aledo High School's Bearcat Stadium and Chisholm Trail High School's Ranger Stadium. The stadium proposed at Argyle High School does not include the cost of field, track or field house - those are currently in place and opened this year as part of Phase II construction from the 2017 bond. 

Why is a design fee for Middle School #2 built into this bond proposal?
The design fee was included by the Bond & Growth Planning Committee to assist in accelerating the potential construction of Middle School #2. A future bond would be required that would include the construction of Middle School #2.

What is the projected size of the proposed football stadium?
The stadium in the bond proposal includes 9,000 spectator seats. The stadium would be built on the existing site behind Argyle High School in Canyon Falls. The field, field house and track have already been constructed as part of the last phase built at AHS. The field frequently called the "practice field" behind AHS, would be the turf game field for the new stadium. Additional parking would be added around the stadium. Eagle Stadium currently holds 3,200.

Does the stadium amount in Proposition B include a video scoreboard?
Yes. The amount for Proposition B (stadium at Argyle High School) includes a video scoreboard. It also includes spectator seats, concessions, restrooms and a press box. The artificial turf field, track and fieldhouse were part of Phase 2 and have been completed. The stadium would be similar to the ones at Chisholm Trail High School and Aledo High School.

Would the new stadium include additional parking as part of the construction?
Yes. The stadium proposal would include an additional 1,100 parking spaces.

The state is holding an election to increase the homestead exemption from $25,000 to $40,000. How will this impact me?
If approved by voters, all Texas homeowners who have the homestead exemption would receive tax relief because the state would increase the homestead exemption for school district property taxes from $25,000 to $40,000. The amount of taxes you owe would be calculated at an amount that is $40,000 below your home’s appraised value.

PROPOSITION A - New Schools, Infrastructure, Safety Updates & Buses

• Elementary School #4 - $39,433,000 (2024) 
• Elementary School #5 - $44,512,000 (2026)       
• New Middle School #1 - $103,515,000 (2025)
• Funding for Future Land - $20,000,000 
• Design Fees for Middle School #2 - $4,975,000
• Buses - $4,500,000
• Furniture Refresh (Hilltop & Argyle Middle School) - $2,000,000 
• Safety & Security Updates - $1,000,000
• Hilltop Elementary playground improvements - $500,000
• Acoustic Sound Shell at AHS auditorium - $350,000
• Technology Infrastructure - $300,000

 

PROPOSITION B - Football Stadium at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls

A football field, track and fieldhouse were included in the last phase of Argyle High School and are currently being used for practice only. This proposition would allow the district to add spectator seating, a press box, concessions, video scoreboard and restrooms, creating a stadium on campus at AHS in Canyon Falls. The stadium would be large enough for students, families and other fans to watch students compete and perform at their high school campus. The stadium proposed would have seating capacity for 9,000 and an additional 1,100 parking spaces would be added.

• Stadium at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls - $26,915,000 (2024)

 

PROPOSITION C - Indoor Activity Center at AHS in Canyon Falls

With an Indoor Activity Center (IAC) at the high school campus in Canyon Falls, student-athletes could practice without having to travel to the 377 campus during the school day. This IAC would allow additional student groups of all ages to have access to train and practice. The proposed opening of the IAC would be in 2025.

• Indoor Activity Center at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls - $19,885,000 (2025)
  
  

Argyle ISD Tax Rate Update

March 22, 2022

The Texas Education Agency recently released important school tax information related to House Bill 3 that will impact Argyle ISD families and the school district tax rate.

Based on a tax compression formula released by TEA, Argyle ISD's Maintenance & Operations tax rate is scheduled to decrease in 2022-2023. This tax compression information was provided to the district in February, studied by the district's administration, and was presented to the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees during a regular meeting on Monday, March 21.

So how does this impact the Argyle ISD Bond Election on May 7? The overall tax rate will be lower next year, even if the bond passes. The M&O tax rate, with the compression by the state, is scheduled to drop from $0.915 to $0.8976. The Interest & Sinking (I&S) rate will increase to $0.500 if the bond passes. Due to the M&O rate compression, the overall tax rate impact to homeowners would be a decrease of $0.0024 if the bond passes.

This new tax impact information will be shared and explained during the Community Bond Presentations and updated on the Argyle ISD website. The first community presentation is tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Harvest Hall Community Center, located at 1300 Homestead Way in the Harvest community. All Argyle ISD families and community members are welcome to

House Bill 3 is a school finance bill passed by the 86th Texas Legislature in 2019 that reduces recapture and cuts local property taxes. 

 

Argyle ISD will be hosting community bond presentations at campuses and other locations within the district. We encourage parents, students, staff and community members to attend these informational presentations. The presentation is about 30 minutes and each meeting will include time for questions from those attending.

If you would like the district to speak to your organization or homeowner's association, please contact Rick Herrin, Argyle ISD's Chief Communications Officer at communications@argyleisd.com. Please continue to visit this website and follow the district's social media accounts for additional meetings that will be added prior to the May 7 election. 

BOND PRESENTATIONS

MARCH
March 22 - Harvest Hall Community Center at 6:30 PM - 1300 Homestead Way
March 23 - Argyle Middle School at 7:30 PM in auditorium - 191 S. Highway 377
March 24 - Hilltop/Argyle Intermediate at 7 PM in Hilltop cafeteria - 1050 Harrison Ln.
March 30 - Argyle High School at 6:30 PM - 6601 Canyon Falls Drive
March 31 - Argyle Eagles Booster Club at 6:30 PM - at AHS, 6601 Canyon Falls Drive

APRIL
April 5 - Argyle High School Band Booster Club at 5:30 PM - AHS Band Hall
April 7 - West Elementary at 7 PM in cafeteria - 1741 Old Justin Road
April 19 - Lion's Club Meeting at 6 PM at Argyle Town Hall - 308 Denton St E
April 24 - PTA Social from 4-6 PM at Uncle Mike's Bistro - 144 Old Town Blvd N

Are you registered to vote in the May 7 Bond and School Board Trustee elections?

If you're new to the area and need to update your voter registration -- or if you're not registered to vote -- we have provided information below to assist you. This is an easy process to make sure your voice is heard. Voters must be registered by APRIL 7 to participate in the May elections for Argyle ISD.

Visit VoteTexas.gov to check your voter registration status. Also, voter registration cards are available in the front office of each campus in the district and the administration building. These can be filled out and mailed to the Denton County voter registrar and must be postmarked by April 7.

Helpful Links - Voter Registration

• Are you registered?  CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT
• Start a Voter Registration Application - CLICK HERE TO START AN APPLICATION
• Printable Voter Registration Card - CLICK HERE TO PRINT, FILL OUT AND MAIL
• Do you need to update your voter information? CLICK HERE TO UPDATE YOUR NAME/ADDRESS

Click here to view election night results

January 19, 2022

The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday, Jan. 18 evening to call a bond election for May 7, 2022.

Trustees approved the community-led Bond & Growth Planning Committee's (BGPC) recommendation of a $267,885,000 bond proposal which will be presented to voters in three separate propositions on the ballot. If approved, the bond election would include an increase of 1.5 cents to the district’s interest and sinking tax rate.

The BGPC, which was led by co-chairs Leslee Shannon and Rich McDowell, was comprised of 24 members that included parents, Argyle ISD staff, business owners and community members. The committee held seven meetings starting in October 2021 and closely evaluated the district's student enrollment growth, finances, facilities and bonding capacity. The committee also studied feedback from a growth and planning survey that included more than 2,700 responses from the community.

The BGPC's recommendation focuses on the district’s student enrollment projections, which include significant enrollment growth at the elementary and middle school levels. The bond package includes funding for two new elementary schools, a new middle school, future land, buses, technology infrastructure and design fees for a future middle school in Proposition A.

Argyle ISD’s student enrollment is expected to exceed 7,000 by 2026-2027 and the capacity of the three new campuses would provide an additional 3,100 seats for elementary and middle school students.

The proposed Elementary #4 includes capacity for 850 students and the estimated opening would be August 2024. Elementary #5 would have the same capacity and its estimated opening would be August 2026. Both elementary campuses would serve pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. 

The proposed new middle school would serve grades 6-8 with capacity for growth, up to 1,400 students.

The committee also focused on the district’s extracurricular needs in association with the growth. The proposal includes two separate extracurricular propositions. Proposition B includes a new 9,000-seat football stadium at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls.

Proposition C includes a new indoor activity center at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls. Per state law, the stadium and indoor activity center must be presented to voters in separate propositions. 

The committee also had discussions about the projected growth at the high school level and possible options for Argyle High School in the future. Feedback on the future of the high school was also included in the community survey. Ultimately, the committee decided that the Highway 377 campus (current middle school) should be used to serve high school students again in the future. However, the committee did not make any recommendation with regards to grade-level configuration, the ideal enrollment at both campuses, or whether to create a second 9-12 high school for Argyle ISD. Therefore, a long-term plan for the high school is not included in this May 2022 bond package. Using both the AHS campus in Canyon Falls and the Highway 377 campus, Argyle ISD has the capacity to serve 9-12 grade students through the 2027-2028 school year, based on the demographer's projections.

Early voting for the May 7, 2022 election begins Monday, April 25 and ends Tuesday, May 3. The last day to register to vote -- or to update your name or address -- is April 7. Election Day is Saturday, May 7.

School officials will be providing informational presentations throughout the community during the spring leading to the May 7 election. Argyle ISD bond information can be found on the district's website, along with information regarding the BGPC process.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a bond presentation for your organization or neighborhood, contact Rick Herrin, Chief Communications Officer, at 940-464-7241 or email at richard.herrin@argyleisd.com

A complete list of proposed projects, with estimated costs and completion dates is as follows:

ARGYLE ISD BOND PROPOSAL- $267,885,000

Proposition A - New Schools, Infrastructure, Safety Updates & Buses

Proposition B - Stadium
Stadium at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls - $26,915,000 (2024)

Proposition C - Indoor Activity Center
Indoor Activity Center at Argyle High School in Canyon Falls - $19,885,000 (2025)

• Elementary School #4 - $39,433,000 (2024) 
• Elementary School #5 - $44,512,000 (2026)       
• New Middle School #1 - $103,515,000 (2025)
• Funding for Future Land - $20,000,000 
• Design Fees for Middle School #2 - $4,975,000
• Buses - $4,500,000
• Furniture Refresh (Hilltop & Argyle Middle School) - $2,000,000 
• Safety & Security Updates - $1,000,000
• Hilltop Elementary playground improvements - $500,000
• Acoustic Sound Shell at AHS auditorium - $350,000
• Technology Infrastructure - $300,000