Voters in Cy-Fair ISD approved a $1.2 billion bond proposal May 10 to fund new schools, technology updates and security and transportation improvements, according to unofficial results.
With all 23 precincts reporting, 69 percent are in favor of the bond, with 31 percent against it. There were 9,039 votes cast for the bond and 4,116 votes cast against the proposal. More than 7,200 voters participated in early voting.
The bond package was drafted by a 50-member committee focused on addressing the district's security, transportation, facilities and technology needs through the remainder of the decade.
"I think our community has clearly spoken through the numbers we saw today that they support and value the education of our kids," committee co-chair Debbie Blackshear said. "The real winners today were our kids. I'm so excited and pleased that they will benefit from all the items contained within the bond. We are growing so fast, and this will help ensure we are prepared for the future growth."
The bond will pay for Elementary 57, Elementary 58, Middle School 19, a Matzke Elementary replacement and six future school sites—three elementary campuses, one middle school and two high schools.
Transportation needs accounted for $72 million of the bond, including provisions for a new transportation center in the southwestern portion of the district. Additionally, bus service will be restored to pre-2009 levels to transport students inside the 2-mile limit institute because of state-mandated budget cuts.
Technology updates include upgrading classroom technology, high school labs and student mobile technology along with high-speed wireless access infrastructure and instructional technology and infrastructure at new campuses. Security updates include intrusion detection panels, security vestibles, lockdown buttons and bullet-resistant glass at entries.
The maximum potential increase on the district's interest and sinking tax rate because of the passage of the bond is projected to equate to $65.25 annually on a home valued at $200,000, according to the district.
Voters in CFISD last approved a bond election in 2007 for $807 million.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
