Katy ISD's Board of Trustees has submitted a $459.7 million bond package and called for a Nov. 2 bond election.

The proposed bond package would fund the building of new schools including three elementary, one junior high, and one high school.

Funds are also set aside for other capital project expenditures such as new buses, portable classroom buildings, land for future schools and costs associated with selling bonds.

The bond package is divided into four major areas:

$282 million for the construction of new schools

$119 million for the renovation of existing schools and facilities

$35 million for technology

$22 million for other items such as buses, portable classrooms and land acquisition for future school sites

Meetings will be held at the following locations:

Oct. 5 - Taylor High School main commons, 6:30-9 p.m.

Oct. 6 - Seven Lakes High School main commons, 6:30-9 p.m.

Oct. 11 - Mayde Creek High School ninth grade commons, 6:30-9 p.m.

 

If you would like more information on Katy, Texas real estate visit www.katyhomesforyou.com to locate current market conditions and available homes or contact Katy Real Estate Consultant Jim Woods at (832) 314-4066, jimwoods@kw.com.

 

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