19 Mar 2008
$1.35 Billion program would build 15 new schools, 12 additions and provide renovations
DALLAS–The Dallas Independent School District today posted information on its web site about the 2008 bond proposal.
In February, the board of trustees unanimously approved a proposal to ask voters on May 10 to support a $1.35 billion bond program.
If approved, the program will build 15 new schools, 12 additions and would provide approximately $521 million in renovations to more than 200 district campuses. Nineteen new science labs would be built at 6 existing secondary schools while $20 million would be set aside for kitchen renovations at 16 schools and expansion of lunchrooms at 22 campuses.
Plans for the 2008 bond program also include $96 million for updated classroom technology. Fourteen million dollars would be used to refurbish the district's regional sports complexes.
Detailed information regarding plans for the 2008 proposal can be found at www.dallasisd.org/bond2008.