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In May 2023, voters approved FBISD to spend $1.26 billion on school construction projects, technology upgrades and a natatorium. (Community Impact staff)

Fort Bend ISD moves forward with aquatic practice facility plan

By Angela Bonilla, Kelly Schafler

Fort Bend ISD approved the plan to build an aquatic practice facility amid discussion of the 2023 bond shortfall at the Nov. 18 meeting.

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At the Oct. 21 FBISD board of trustees meeting, department officials outlined what steps they’ve taken to address this backlog of evaluations and future plans to remain ahead of the curve in the new year and to continue enhancing services. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)
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Students walk on the UT Austin campus.
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Trustees voted to eliminate a new elementary school in Harvest Green, delay a transportation facility, and adjust fine arts and athletics projects from the $1.26 billion bond at the Oct. 21 board meeting. (Community Impact staff)
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The property tax rate of $0.9869 per $100 of valuation is a $0.0023 decrease from the $0.9892 tax rate voters approved in November 2023 in FBISD's voter-approval tax rate election. (Courtesy Pexels)
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The district’s administration building at 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land, suffered the most damage from Hurricane Beryl, as wind damaged the roof, which brought water into the third floor. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD)
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Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Marc Smith listens to board discussions at the July 22 board of trustees meeting. At the Aug. 12 board workshop, trustees debated whether to allow district administration more authority over book selection. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)
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