The details
The Chamber cited three key reasons why they support the initiative:
- The release cited the quality of education in the Katy region as an economic driver, and a destination district for parents, teachers, workers and business development in the region
- As the bond has no tax implications for residents or businesses, the group is in favor of the construction, development repairs and upgrades for the district
- Student enrollment is projected to grow to more than 100,000 by 2027, making the proposals important in order to maintain the high standards of the district, for current and future members of the community
The Katy ISD board outlined the $840.6M bond proposals as follows:
Proposition A: $722.9 million
- Constructing new schools and purchasing land
- Building renovations and expansions for aging campuses
- Safety and security upgrades
- 61 building component replacements
- Classroom technology upgrades
- Campus technology upgrades
- Competition swimming pool repairs
- Component replacements at natatoriums
- Athletic facilities maintenance
- Rhodes Stadium repairs
In order to vote in the upcoming bond election, residents must either register to vote, or confirm that they are still registered, as some recent changes in state election laws have allowed for the suspension of registration for infrequently voting, according to the League of Women Voters.
- Texas does not have online voter registration–a paper registration application is required to be filled out using blue or black ink only
- The voter registration deadline is Oct. 10, however, the registration must be completed by that date, not just submitted by mail
- It may take up to 30 days to receive a voter registration certificate/postcard
