Proposition A is currently passing with 9,434 early voting ballots, or 65.71%, voting in favor. Proposition B is passing with 67.63% of votes to approve, while 56.16% of early ballots have voted to approve Proposition C.
The background
Proposition A makes up the majority of the referendum and asks voters for $1.338 billion to cover the construction of a new Career and Technical Education Center along with several other projects, including:
- Renovations or new building construction to transition the six remaining junior high campuses to the middle school model
- Renovations at the Environmental Studies Center
- Infrastructure and safety upgrades across the district
- Tennis court lighting, locker room refurbishment and additional athletic program improvements
- Instructional materials and fine arts instruments and uniforms
Proposition B would allocate $54 million to replace tablets for teachers and students.
Proposition C would provide $7.4 million replace the turf and add Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant stadium seating to the football stadiums at Lake Highlands and Richardson High Schools.