Voters in Dallas approve $1.35 billion school bond
May 12, 2008 10:00 AM
Voters have handed the
Dallas school district a narrow victory by approving a $1.35
billion bond program to build 15 schools and renovate many others.
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EARLIER: The Dallas school board has decided to ask voters to
approve a $1.35 billion bond package on May 10. The proposal seeks funding for
15 new or replacement schools, 12 additions to existing campuses and other
renovations. Other funding requests include upgrades for technology and science
labs.
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Some Dallas board members say they have reservations about pursuing a vote this spring.
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A task force that has been studying the Dallas
district's facility needs says the board should call a bond election for $1.3
billion. Board members were told that a new poll has found that voters won't
support more expensive packages under consideration.
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FROM JANUARY: Dallas school trustees have received an updated
report on facilities needs in preparation for a possible bond proposal that
could be put before voters this spring. The four scenarios under consideration
range from $1.28 billion to $2.64 billion and would include the construction of
anywhere from 13 to 19 new schools. Depending on the level of funding approved,
between 12 and 25 schools would receive additions. Under all plans, 191 schools
would receive some level of renovation.
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FROM AUGUST 2007: As it looks to holding a bond election next May,
the Dallas school district is looking at nearly $2.58 billion in facility
needs. The projects identified by the district's facility task force include the
construction of 19 new schools, renovations to 218 campuses and major classroom
additions to 24 schools. (Dallas Morning News)
EARLIER: The Dallas Independent School District may
postpone putting a massive school construction proposal on the ballot until May
rather than compete with a November referendum for a highway and public works
project. The district has until Aug. 23 to decide whether to put a proposal
before voters in November. A district task force has looked at more than $2
billion in facility needs. (Dallas Morning News)
