Bond Election 2015
The Decatur ISD Board of Trustees Unanimously Call School Bond Election
Election Day is Saturday, May 9, 2015
The Decatur Board calls for $13,488,500 school bond election. The two-proposition ballot allows voters the option of deciding each proposition separately. In addition to a new Dining Hall/Gym solution for Rann Elementary, several major items have been included in the propositions - new multi-purpose indoor facility; transportation, safety and security upgrades; building renovations; technology improvements - per the following cost breakdowns:
Proposition No. 1 | $9,988,500 |
Transportation | $2,750,000 |
Security | $ 873,500 |
Technology | $2,845,000 |
Facilities | $3,520,000 |
Proposition No. 2 | $3,500,000 |
Decatur High School Indoor Multi-Purpose Center |
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By By Wise County Messenger Staff | Published on May 13, 2015
"Voters in the Decatur school district overwhelmingly approved two bond propositions totaling $13.5 million in Saturday’s election.
Proposition 1, which included money for transportation, security, technology and facilities, passed by a vote of 635 to 221, or 74 percent to 26 percent of the vote.
Proposition 2, which included money for an indoor multipurpose practice facility, was approved by a closer margin of 524 to 332, or 61 percent to 39 percent."