WHAT IS A BOND ELECTION?
A bond election is similar to a popular election in that voters have an opportunity to express their view on a particular issue. Unlike a regular election, in which a voter expresses his or her support for a candidate, a bond election requires the voter to express support for or against the district selling school bonds. If the bond election is approved by voters, the district sells the bonds and uses the bond proceeds to pay for special projects or expenses. The law restricts how a district can spend bond revenues. Bond revenues can only be used for capital equipment or improvements such as new construction, renovation projects, furniture, library books, computers and network technology, school buses or other vehicles, and similar items. Bond proceeds cannot be used for recurring costs such as teacher salaries and benefits, utilities, or insurance.
A bond election is similar to a popular election in that voters have a chance to express their views on a particular issue. The voters can choose to vote for or against the district selling bonds to raise money for the special project voted on by the school board. IF THE BOND PASSES, HOW WILL THE MONEY BE SPENT? 1. A new high school with all the latest academic facilities to improve student learning and better prepare our students for college and other careers. 2. Remodel of current high school so that it can be used as a 6, 7 and 8 grade facility for all 3 communities. 3. Remodeling of the Career and Technology Center to improve the facilities for those students pursing a vocational /trade college or career. 4. A new band hall for students in grades 6-12 with good acoustics. 5. A stage and auditorium that will seat 350 people. This will be used by grades 6-12 for UIL One Act Play, Theatre Arts and other school activities such as Senior Serve. 6. Computer labs on ALL campuses will have
