2003
Bond Program Information
$449 million
BOND BACKGROUND
On November 4, 2003, close to 60 percent of the
voters who went to the polls approved a bond construction program totaling $449
million. The bond proposal included $215 million to build new schools for growth,
$20 million for educational technology, and $214 million to improve aging and
overcrowded facilities.
The 2003 bond proposal was created with the help of a Facilities Committee,
comprised of approximately 138 volunteers. The group included parents, NEISD
residents, business owners, church groups, civic and neighborhood leaders and
community volunteers. Over a three-month period, the Committee met weekly to
review and study information relevant to growth and facilities issues in NEISD.
In May 2003, the Committee held a public hearing to present information to the
community about the facility issues facing the District and to receive input
from North East residents.
In July, the Facilities Committee and the Superintendent made their final recommendation
to the Board of Trustees to go forward with a bond election. On Aug. 11, the
North East Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously voted to
call a bond election for $449 million to be placed on the Nov. 4, 2003 ballot. During
the Aug. 11 meeting, the Board also voted to appoint a Citizen's Bond Advisory
Committee to help monitor the bond program. This Committee has played a major
role in ensuring that 2003 bond projects are on schedule, within budget and
designed and constructed as promised to the voters.
Since the approval of the 2003 Bond Program by voters, the District has moved
quickly to begin implementation.
For more detailed information regarding the 2003 Bond Program, please review the web page links outlined above. If additional information is needed, contact the North East ISD Community Relations Office at (210) 804-7090.
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