Voters Approve $515 Million Bond Proposal

Voters Approve $515 Million Bond Proposal

Voters on November 2, 2010 approved a $515 million bond that will allow the San Antonio Independent School District to make much-needed upgrades and renovations to schools across the District.

Of the 38,332 people who voted on the bond, 66.25 percent cast yes votes.

“We are very appreciative and thankful to all the voters who cast their ballots and supported our schools,” said Superintendent Robert J. Durón. “The passage of this bond means that we can upgrade and renovate schools across the district – and provide our students with the quality learning environment and educational offerings they need and deserve.”

The bond will fund improvements in the following seven areas:

•Safety and security upgrades at 68 campuses
•New computers and related hardware at 68 campuses
•Extensive renovations to 22 schools – 14 fully updated to modern facilities
•New or upgraded facilities for all high school career programs and career technology labs at middle schools
•Playground equipment at 48 primary schools and all-weather track resurfacing and lighting at seven high schools
•Renovations to bring Alamo Stadium and the Convocation Center to a quality comparable to neighboring district stadiums
•Transportation efficiencies, including space for a bus transportation center, resulting in shorter bus travel distances

Property owners can expect to see the first bond-related tax increase in 2012 when the average homeowner will pay an additional $1.58 a month. The bond payments will peak in 2027, when the average homeowner will see a tax increase of $9.97 per month.
For more information on the list of projects covered under the bond and the potential impact on your property taxes, please visit the bond website at www.saisd.net/bond2010.

Mission

To transform SAISD into a national model urban school district where every child graduates and is educated so that he or she is prepared to be a contributing member of the community.

Vision

Our primary purpose of improving lives through a quality education is driven by an unrelenting determination to graduate all of our students and prepare them for success in higher education. Our ideology is reflected in our fundamental beliefs, commitments and core values that guide us in our daily practices.

Core Values

  • Student Centered
  • High Expectations
  • Commitment
  • Passion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Teamwork

Core Beliefs

  • Every student can learn and achieve at high levels.
  • We are responsible for the education and safety of every student.
  • We are responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the school system.
  • Everyone should be treated with respect.
  • People support what they help create.