Voters in North Texas favor the allocation of multiple billions for school bonds
Chillin' with the News:
Looks like some Houston suburban residents are giving the thumbs up to some hefty school renovation plans.
Residents in Celina ISD seem to have given a resounding yes to a whopping $2.3 billion bond package. The funds will be used for building lots of new schools, renovating existing ones, and sprinkling in some tech upgrades across the district. Nearly 72% of the voters said "yes". That's over 800 folks moving to Celina every month, according to the district - so, y'know, they've got space to fill!
In another fast-growing community, Melissa ISD proposed an $875 million bond package. As of now, it looks like it's a go, with 68% of the voters approving the first part (worth $800 million). The funds will be used for new schools, campus renovations, an Early Childcare Center, and buying land for future structures.
Voters in Argyle ISD might have seen their bond package rejected last year, but they've approved a more modest $423.2 million package this time around. The main focus will be new and upgraded buildings, technology, and other essential infrastructure.
Meanwhile, voters in DeSoto, Ferris, Mesquite, and Terrell ISDs are still waiting on their bond results. Let's hope they get the funds they need for improvements, safety enhancements, and tech upgrades.
In other news, Bill Zeeble, KERA's education reporter, is keeping his eyes peeled for any exciting developments – you can catch him at [email protected] if you've got a tip. Let's show some love to KERA News, as they're the ones bringing us these deets!
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Sources:
- Voters approve $875 million bond for Melissa ISD
- Celina ISD bond proposal surpasses 70% approval
- Argyle ISD approves $423.2 million bond proposal
- Other North Texas school districts await bond results
- The news reports that residents in Celina ISD and Melissa ISD have given their approval to significant bond packages, worth $2.3 billion and $875 million respectively, for education improvements, including the construction of new schools, technology upgrades, and community expansion.
- Meanwhile, in the education-and-self-development realm, KERA News continues to cover exciting developments, providing valuable insights, and encouraging donations to support their work.
