Massive school bond request passes easily in Dallas
The Dallas Independent School District has won approval of a $1.6 billion bond proposal that will pay for nine new schools and other facility improvements.
WFAA-TV reports that the massive funding request garnered the support of about 60 percent of those voting.
The nine new campuses will include two high schools, two preK-8 schools, one grade 3-8 school, and four elementary schools. In addition, 19 additions at existing schools will create 326 new classrooms.
Other improvements called for in the bond program: roof, HVAC, plumbing and other infrastructure upgrades; technology upgrades; improved gyms, locker rooms, libraries, labs, cafeterias and athletic spaces; land acquisition; and new or repurposed schools for new programs such as career technology, early childhood and innovation schools.
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Mike Kennedy
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Mike Kennedy has been writing about education for American School & University since 1999. He also has reported on schools and other topics for The Chicago Tribune, The Kansas City Star, The Kansas City Times and City News Bureau of Chicago. He is a graduate of Michigan State University.
