Voters in the Richardson (Texas) district have approved a $1.4 billion school bond package.
WFAA-TV reports that the bond package was split among three propositions. Proposition A sets aside $1,338,600,000 for construction projects, Proposition B sets aside $54,000,000 for technology devices and Proposition C sets aside $7,400,000 for stadium upgrades.
Unofficial results showed Proposition A passing with about 64% support, Proposition B passing with about 65% support and Proposition C with about 53% support.
Proposition A authorizes funds to convert six junior high campuses to middle schools, either through renovations or new buildings. The district is moving sixth grade classes from elementary schools and adopting a middle school model for grades six to eight.
Other work covered in Propositon A: construction of a career and technical education facility that would serve students from all four Richardson high schools; renovations of the district's environmental studies center; and other infrastructure upgrades throughout the district.
Proposition B will enable Richardson to acquire technology devices for students, teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals, and provide devices for career and technical education.
Proposition C will provide money to carry out accessibility and turf upgrades at Richardson's two largest stadiums.
“This historic $1.4 billion investment will allow us to immediately move forward with critical projects, including the completion of our middle school transformation and the building of a state-of-the-art CTE Center," Richardson Superintendent Tabitha Branum said.
