Based on complete but unofficial returns, voters in Spring Branch ISD approved an $898.4 million bond referendum with 80 percent voting approval. With 46 of 46 precincts reporting, Harris County’s unofficial returns show 12,185 total ballots cast, with 9,599 district residents voting for the referendum and 2,459 voting against it.
“We’re very grateful. It’s a significant win for the kids and for our community. I’m humbled by the margin of victory,” said SBISD Superintendent Scott Muri, Ed.D., in special remarks to the Houston Chronicle newspaper.
Bond approval will allow SBISD to begin design and planning for replacement of nine elementary schools and Landrum Middle School; construction of new classroom buildings at Memorial and Northbrook high schools and a classroom wing at Cedar Brook Elementary; replacement of the Stratford High auditorium; and renovation of Spring Woods High’s cafeteria and library. Other 2017 Bond initiatives will upgrade safety and security, building systems and technology at all campuses.
In addition, bond funds will be used to replace older district buses, install four high school synthetic turf fields, replace aged musical instruments and uniforms, and also replace Career & Technical Education classroom equipment.
Visit www.springbranchisd.com/bond2017 for more details.