North Texas voters on Saturday appear to have approved several major bond packages for the growth district.
Voters at Celina ISD appear to have approved a $2.3 billion bond package heading for almost 12 new schools in the fast-growing district, among other projects.
On Saturday it was one of the bonds totaling over $4.5 billion.
The informal results show that Proposal A worth $2.27 billion was passed at 71.7% of the vote. Funding at least 11 new buildings, renovating them into other buildings, and adding upgrades throughout the district.
The district said that if more than 800 people move to Selina each month, on average, from the current 5,500 students to around 22,000 enrollments could almost quadruple the number of enrollments over the next decade.
According to unofficial results, Proposal B worth $20 million was also passed at 69.8% of the vote. Pay for newly upgraded technology.
In a statement on Saturday night, the district called its referendum approval “an extremely advance in addressing the rapid growth and commitment to educational excellence in the district.”
In another rapidly growing community, Melissa ISD proposed a $875 million bond package.
The informal results show that voters approved Proposal A, which has approved Proposal A, which accounted for 67.9% of the vote as of 10pm on Saturday. Pay for new schools, campus renovations, early childcare centres, buses and land for future structures.
Officials at Melissa ISD have predicted that the student population has doubled over the past five years and will increase by 67% over the next 10 years.
Prop B – $75 million for a high-tech upgrade – passed with 69.2% of votes, informal results show.
After rejecting a larger bond package last year, Argyle ISD voters appear to have approved a fired package worth $423.2 million. According to unofficial results, Proposition A worth $394 was passed with a vote of 65.7%. Heading towards new and upgraded buildings, land, buses and technology.
Proposal B passed at $29.5 million, 56.8% of the vote to pay for the new baseball/softball complex.
After rejecting a massive bond package last fall, Argyle ISD voters approved a deleted package worth $423.2 million. Proposal A worth $394 was passed at 65.7% of the vote. Heading towards new and upgraded buildings, land, buses and technology.
Proposal B was passed with a 56.8%% vote to pay for the new baseball/softball complex for $29.5 million.
Here’s how other bond packages have changed in school districts around North Texas.
Desoto ISD:
Preliminary unofficial results show that Proposal A of $152.5 million appears to be set to pass. Funding for campus renovations and improvements.
Proposal B, $38.5 million for new athletic centers and other renovations, is also set to pass.
The informal results show that voters are supporting Prop C at $8.5 million. Funding for renovations to the high school stadium.
Ferris ISD:
According to unofficial results, voters approved a package worth $134.7 million.
“The results of this vote are a major step in our efforts to improve student education facilities and resources,” the district said on Facebook on Saturday night.
Mesquite ISD
According to preliminary unofficial results late Saturday night, Proposal A worth $578.5 million appears to be set to pass. Pay for security upgrades, integration of two primary schools, new Pre-K centres, and maintenance and improvements on the campus.
Proposal B worth $21.5 million for teaching skills and upgrades appears to be set to pass.
Also, the Terrell ISD has an unofficial result showing that 60.9% of the votes have been handed a $273.4 million package. It will focus on strengthening district-wide safety on seven campuses, renovating and adding new primary schools, and purchasing new middle school land in the future.
“This is a great day for Terrell ISD students, staff and the community,” School Board President Dena Rijer said in a statement posted on the district’s website on Saturday. “This bond election is not just an investment in Terrell ISD, it’s an investment in Terrell’s future.”
Bill Zibl is a Kera education reporter. Do you have a tip? You will be emailed to bzeeble@kera.org. You can follow him on X @bzeeble.
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