ROUND ROCK, Texas — Voters in Round Rock are voting on a nearly $1 billion bond for Round Rock ISD.
There are four separate propositions voters can vote on:
- Proposition A for $798 milllion
- Proposition B for $125.3 million
- Proposition C $8.6 million
- Proposition D $65.9 million
The largest, Prop A, would cover the cost of upgrades at aging schools.
Dr. Hafedh Azaiez is the superintendent.
"Major replacements for roofs, HVAC building, a new structure – the day-to-day budget does not allow for these things to happen,” Azaiez said.
The proposition would also call for the demolition of several buildings.
Prop B focuses on instructional technology; Prop C would go toward fine arts improvements; and Prop D would be for athletics, including a new scoreboard and a multipurpose athletic facility.
If the bonds pass, the district will borrow the money for the projects and pay off the debt over time with property tax revenue. It's not a tax rate increase, but some have raised concerns about how this could affect the district's finances.
Voters KVUE spoke to on Wednesday, like Ken Anderson, said while the bond is very high, he voted for it.
"I don't know of any way to fund school construction except through bonds," said Anderson.
Voters can vote for one, all or none of these propositions on the ballot.