HOUSTON – In less than a month, Houston area voters will head to the polls and vote on Houston Independent School District’s largest bond proposals in Texas history.
But before that happens, KPRC 2 Anchor Candace Burns is sitting down with state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles to learn more about this history-breaking bond proposal.
The $4.4 billion bond proposal, titled “Renew HISD,” will mostly go towards building and renovating campuses, according to the outline provided by the district.
The remainder of the money, about $1.3 billion, would go towards “investing in every school,” which means updating HVAC systems, an ongoing issue that forced the closure of several schools in May following severe weather.
And another billion dollars would be set aside for career and technical education, including expanding the district’s early childhood Pre-K program.
With the bond, the district’s security plans would limit the number of ways visitors can get into a school -- down to just one checkpoint.
The school district’s bond measure will be divided into two separate proposals on the November ballot, allowing residents to vote on each individually. Proposition A would dedicate $3.96 billion for upgrades and expansions of school facilities, including safety and security improvements, while Proposition B would earmark $440 million for technology equipment, systems, and infrastructure.
If approved, the district will begin construction in 2025.
You can read the full proposal below: