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Gladewater ISD preps for May 2014 bond election
To help the district in preparations for a May 2014 bond election, Gladewater ISD has retained an architect firm and hired a new assistant superintendent, said superintendent J.P. Richardson. Gladewater ISD is negotiating a contract with Huckabee Inc. to assist with bond planning and related architectural services, Richardson said.
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May 24, 2013, 07:40
Fitch Rates Grand Prairie ISD, TX's Taxable 2013 ULT Rfdg Bnds 'AAA' PSF/'AA' Und; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to the following Grand Prairie Independent School District, Texas' (the district) general obligation (GO) unlimited tax (ULT) bonds:
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May 24, 2013, 07:30
Poteet: Groundbreaking in Aggieland
Monday evening, May 20, the Poteet Independent School District had a ground breaking ceremony for upcoming bond projects. Poteet ISD Board Members, district administrators, staff and community members were in attendance.
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May 23, 2013, 08:13
Katy ISD could hold November bond referendum to pay for second stadium
Katy ISD could have a new athletics complex by July 2015, according to a recently unveiled timeline to build a 12,000-seat football stadium to keep pace with student growth.
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May 22, 2013, 08:13
Navarro ISD makes official move to turf field
The grass field of Erwin Lee Stadium will soon turn to turf.
The Navarro school board voted unanimously, authorizing superintendent Dee Carter to start negotiating a contract that will lay down the artificial playing surface, replace outdated stadium lighting and install new lighting on the baseball and softball fields.
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May 22, 2013, 07:55
Amarillo: AISD board proposes tax increase, approves $1.3M in spending
The Amarillo Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a proposed tax rate of $1.19 per $100 of taxable valuation for the 2013 fiscal year.
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May 21, 2013, 08:10
Henderson ISD rolls forward with middle school plans
The board of trustees for the Henderson Independent School District voted 6-1 at a special Monday afternoon meeting to use a “construction manager at risk” delivery method for the construction of a new Henderson Middle School.
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May 21, 2013, 08:05
Better East Texas: Tyler Independent School District
The Tyler ISD bond proposal passed by a wide margin recently and many parents and educators and even tax payers celebrated the final vote tally. But something came to light in the days before the vote that really has nothing to do with first class schools and facilities and that is apparent issue with the culture at TISD. We received contact from numerous teachers both current and former that brought many issues to light, some of which won't cost the district a penny to fix. And one of those issues is the culture within the district.
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May 20, 2013, 08:20
Harlandale ISD board approves bond spending
Harlandale Independent School District trustees late Thursday unanimously approved spending more money left over from two bond programs for facility upgrades, primarily for athletic and extracurricular activities.
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May 20, 2013, 07:45
Clear Creek ISD turns to building program after voters approve bond election
Clear Lake Shores: Incumbent Mayor Vern Johnson won re-election with 174 votes to 45 votes for his opponent Anthony Berry. The top two vote-getters in a field of four for two seats on City Council are incumbent Al Burns, 170 votes; Jan Bailey, 180 votes. Debbie Smith received 22 votes and Travis Croft received 52 votes.
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May 17, 2013, 08:10
Close call in bond election for Holliday ISD
The Holliday ISD bond election for new construction projects and renovations of Holliday High School passed in an extremely close election held last Saturday. The unofficial election results were 443 in favor and 425 against.
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May 17, 2013, 08:07
Whitesboro ISD responds to failed school bond
Whitesboro teachers Donna Alsup and Debbie Patterson are frustrated that the district's school bond failed. "This was a bond that would've helped our children; keep them safe," Alsup said.
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May 17, 2013, 08:05
New Athletic Complex Coming to Anderson-Shiro CISD
High school sports are out of season and the school year is coming to an end, but football is still on people's minds at Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Independent School District.
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May 17, 2013, 07:50
Moody's assigns Aa3 rating to Brownsville ISD's (TX) $79.6 million Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A & $41.7 million Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2013B; Aaa enhanced ratings assigned based on Texas PSF guarantee
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a Aa3 underlying rating to Brownsville Independent School District's (TX) $79.6 million Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2013A and $41.7 million Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2013B. In addition, we have affirmed the Aa3 rating on the district's outstanding parity debt. Concurrently, we have also assigned the Aaa enhanced rating based on a guarantee by the Texas Permanent School Fund (PSF) program. Moody's has also affirmed the A1 rating for Brownsville ISD Public Lease Facility Corporation's $13.3 million of lease revenue debt. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used to refund certain maturities of the district's outstanding debt for a net present value savings.
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May 17, 2013, 07:30
Districts rejected on school bonds will have to rethink and return to voters
Officials in the Birdville and Weatherford school districts will have to go back to the drawing boards.
And they won’t be the most technologically gee-whiz boards, either.
Despite having slews of portable classrooms; aging roofs and air conditioning systems; old and inefficient buildings; and insufficient connectivity infrastructure, neither district got a vote of approval to sell multi-millions of dollars in tax-supported bonds for extensive capital improvement programs.
What now?
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May 16, 2013, 08:35
Colorado ISD spending $30 million in bond money for new school
Passage of two bond propositions in Colorado City will result in $30 million being generated for construction of a new pre-K through eighth grade building, along with a new fine arts and athletic facility.
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May 16, 2013, 08:05
Klein ISD Multipurpose Center named 'Outstanding Project'
The Klein ISD new Multipurpose Center was one of three facilities nationwide to be named an "Outstanding Project" in Learning By Design Magazine’s specialized education facility category.
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May 16, 2013, 07:55
Clear Creek ISD’s $367 million bond approved
The Clear Creek Independent School District community on Saturday approved the CCISD bond referendum, with 68 percent voting “for” the $367 million bond, based on unofficial election results. The funding will be used to rebuild or improve 40+ year old schools; address student safety, security systems, repairs and enrollment growth; construct or expand co-curricular and extracurricular facilities for growth in programs; and improve wireless infrastructure and access to technology for 21st century learning.
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May 16, 2013, 07:54
San Antonio: School districts enjoy sizable bond victories
The Metrocom's largest school districts are ready to begin construction on a trio of schools after voters overwhelmingly approved both districts' bond issues Saturday. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District voters overwhelmingly approved a $92 million bond proposition by a 686-477 vote, a decisive 59-41 percent margin.
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May 16, 2013, 07:45
Nordheim voters OK funds for school upgrades
Voters in the Nordheim school district overwhelmingly approved a $3.75 million bond issue Saturday. The bond, which passed 75-18, will help upgrade the school district's buildings and also provide funding for some other projects. "We are looking at some renovations within our current buildings and addressing some code issues," said superintendent Kevin Wilson.
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May 16, 2013, 07:40
Silsbee ISD looking for solutions after bond issue failed with voters
Two days later, Silsbee Independent School District officials and faculty were still stunned that voters had slapped down a bond measure by a slim margin.
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May 15, 2013, 08:34
Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips: Close call: 1 vote decides $30M bond for PSPCISD
Voters approved two bond issue propositions totaling $32.3 million for the Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips Consolidated Independent School District, one of which passed by one vote.
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May 15, 2013, 08:33
Alvarado ISD preps to build new junior high
The excitement over the public’s support of Alvarado ISD’s $38.2 million bond package had not died down by Monday.
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May 15, 2013, 08:02
EDITORIAL: Needs in Silsbee ISD still there
Three school bond issues were on Saturday's ballot in the region, and trustees in Kirbyville and Little Cypress-Mauriceville are smiling. In the Silsbee ISD, however, frowns are more common among board members and administrators. Their $29.5 million bond issue was defeated by the slim margin of 314-301.
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May 15, 2013, 07:50
Clear Creek ISD bond passes by large margin
It had been a long and thorough process for Clear Creek Independent School District officials. Voters on Saturday accepted the $367 million bond proposal that would restructure and expand the district’s landscape.
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May 15, 2013, 07:45
Colorado City Voters Pass Nearly $30 Million in School Bond Measures
The halls at Colorado High School have seen some wear and tear over the years. "Really nothing has been done around here since 1976," said Reggy Spencer, superintendent at Colorado ISD But soon, they will be getting a facelift, courtesy of the passage of some of the biggest school bond measures in Colorado City history. "Believe me, I've been worried about it for the taxpayers, but I think it's a great vote of confidence for our kids and our schools," Spencer said.
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May 15, 2013, 07:45
Fitch Rates Progreso ISD, TX ULT Bonds 'AAA' PSF; 'A' Underlying; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings assigns an 'AAA' rating to the following Progreso Independent School District, TX unlimited tax (ULT) bonds:
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May 15, 2013, 07:05
AISD superintendent responds to election results
AUSTIN -- The Austin Independent School District asked voters for $892 million, the largest bond proposal in its history.
Only two of the four propositions passed, and Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen is thankful for the $490 million approved.
"It was such a generous, a generous commitment from the taxpayers," Carstarphen said.
The superintendent says they know Austinites want to support schools, but they have a limit and had to be selective.
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May 14, 2013, 08:39
Tyler: TISD superintendent: Election results 'mandate to move forward'
The bond has passed, and now, Tyler ISD is moving forward with plans to bring students newer and safer classrooms.
The $160.5 million dollar TISD bond passed Saturday night with 63 percent of the vote. Supporters of the bond have said it's unprecedented because it will affect 8,000 of Tyler ISD's 18,000 students.
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May 14, 2013, 08:39
Anthony: District looks ahead after $3 million voter-approved bond
Voters approved $3 million in bond money for the Anthony Independent School District that will bring much-needed upgrades. The bond will be used for educational purposes as well as infrastructure upgrades.
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May 14, 2013, 08:02
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