Nocona ISD

History of School Bond Elections in Nocona

First Nocona High School built in 1894, damaged by a tornado about 1909, and demolished in 1922.

In 1921, the Nocona voters passed a bond 170 to 46 (83%) to build a new high school. The tax rate for the bond was set at $0.40 for 40 years. The new high school completed November 1922.
In 1927, the Nocona voters passed a bond to build a primary school (South Ward). Land was purchased for new school in May 1927. Final bond payment 1967.
In 1940, Nocona ISD received funds from the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to build a 3-bus garage with a band hall on the second floor. The District borrowed $3,150 from F&M bank at 7% interest and a loan of $1,308 from J.A. Fosshee at 6% interest to add an addition to and repairs to the gym.
In 1952, Nocona voters passed a bond to build a new high school.
In 1977, Nocona voters voted against a bond 355 to 681 (66%) to build a new middle school.
In 1978, Nocona voters passed a bond 472 to 296 (61%) to build a new middle school and additions to the elementary. The school tax rate was M&O $1.50 and I&S $0.46 for total of $1.96 school tax rate in 1978. Final bond payment was in 1997.
In 1996, 6 additional rooms and a gym were added to the elementary.
In 2016, Nocona voters voted against a bond 426 to 552 (56%) to build a new high school.

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