Voters approve all three MISD bond props

Midlothian ISD voters approved the school district’s three bond propositions that will provide funding to address growth, aging conditions at existing facilities, infrastructure, land for future school sites, technology devices for students and teachers, and new buses.

The Ellis County election results for each of the three MISD Propositions are below. The results are considered unofficial until the Board of Trustees certifies them later this month. 

• Proposition A (general bond) passed with 58.324% of voters in favor, and 41.68% against. 
• Proposition B (CTE Center) passed with 57.15% of voters in favor, and 42.85% against.
• Proposition C (technology) passed with 56.59% of voters in favor, and 43.41% against.

The passage of the MISD bond propositions includes several major projects:

• A new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center
• A new elementary school to serve the west side of the district
• Renovations at Frank Seale Middle School and Midlothian High School

The district also earmarked more than $36 million for capital improvements at 17 facilities across the district. A complete list of the projects included in the 2025 bond budget can be found at midlothianisd.org/bond2025. 

The bond package was based on a recommendation made by the Facilities Planning Committee, which consisted of 80 citizens who live within MISD, and was supported by a unanimous vote of the seven-member Board of Trustees to put the proposal on the November ballot. 

“I want to thank the Committee who put the plan together, our Board for their vision and strong commitment to our citizens and taxpayers, and everyone who voted in this election,” said Superintendent Dr. David Belding. “I am so grateful to live and serve in a school district where our community comes together to take care of our schools, children, and each other. The new buildings that will be constructed and the capital improvements that will be made with the 2025 bond dollars will impact the district for generations to come, and that’s something we can all be proud of.”

Dr. Belding says that he and the Board of Trustees take their responsibilities very seriously and are committed to allocating every dollar as wisely and efficiently as possible. “We understand the trust our community has instilled in us by approving these propositions. New schools and major renovations are a big investment from our community, and we will continue to be careful stewards of taxpayer dollars.” To help the district and Board meet its goals for transparency and financial accountability, Dr. Belding said the district will invite a group of community members to help monitor how bond funds are spent. 

"MISD students will be the ones who benefit the most," said Midlothian ISD Board of Trustees President Ryan Timm. "This is a huge win for students, teachers, and staff. Thank you to everyone who turned out and voted to invest in our schools and in our community."

Design could begin in early 2026 and will include input from staff, students, and community members. Construction on the new schools would likely begin in early 2027, with the two new campuses potentially opening in time for the 2028-2029 school year.