At yesterday’s board meeting, trustees voted to remain at their current location and sublease the space at Indeed Tower instead.
Public Education
Allen ISD Gears Up for New School Bond Vote
After voters rejected the district’s $422 million debt package last May, Allen ISD is planning for a new bond offering in November.
Texas Scorecard Radio (January 23, 2020)
What is the Personalized Care Act and how will it benefit us?
ELECTION: Kaufman County Voters Approve Big Bond Debt
Results of November 5, 2019, elections in Kaufman County.
ELECTION: Massive Midland School Bond Facing Recount
The massive $569 million Midland ISD bond election unofficial results showed a narrow 12 vote lead in favor of the measure: opponents weigh recount.
Pro-Bond School Vendors Influence North Texas School Foundation
Vendors who profited off of taxpayer debt from Keller school district’s 2014 bond have reappeared in this year’s bond election. They are also financial backers of the Keller ISD Education Foundation.
Staff Blog: Why Are Keller Teachers Asking for Supplies?
With increases in property tax bills, revenues per student, and more funding from Austin, why are Keller teachers having to ask others to buy supplies for their classrooms?
School Officials: Some Districts Having Trouble Spending New Money
Despite rhetoric claiming a lack of funding, two school administrators recently said some schools are having trouble spending the extra tax dollars they received from House Bill 3.
Commentary: Facts About the Keller School Bond
A proposed $315 million bond would add to the district’s $1 billion debt load, raising the debt per student close to $30,000 and hiking tax bills—even though student enrollment growth is slowing.
Midland School Board to Vote on $569M Bond
The district will consider a November bond election today at their August 19 meeting. If passed, it would result in a property tax rate increase.