Among those listed by the Texas Bond Review Board were at least 25 school districts with technology proposals in their bond packages, and four of the technology wish lists exceeded $25 million.
Here is a look at three high-dollar elections:
Denton ISD voters approved more than $119 million in a bond package including technology, according to its bond website. In Proposition B, among the technology initiatives, are cybersecurity upgrades, enhanced Internet connectivity, computer refreshes for labs and libraries, and high school e-sports spaces. Proposition A, worth $1.2 billion, also passed, which means money for new and renovated buildings, safety technology and upgraded heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The district serves 32,000 students.
Fort Bend ISD voters approved all propositions in its $1.26 billion bond referendum with $52.47 million toward technology. In Proposition B, monies will be allocated for student, teacher and staff devices; classroom computers will also be refreshed. The other propositions include construction, equipment, school buses and a new natatorium. The district serves 80,000 students.
Leander ISD voters approved its Proposition B, which includes $33.3 million for technology. This proposition will fund device replacement, technology equipment and tech infrastructure including the computer network. The district serves 42,000 students.
The review board monitors as many bond elections as possible via district websites, media and additional venues; however, this isn’t required reporting and may lack some bond information as a result.
