Bond addresses need for new classrooms and improvements to existing schools.
How much will School Bond 2010 cost the average taxpayer?
Election Day is May 8.
NISD Communications, May 8, 2010 — Northside voters Saturday approved a $535 million bond issue that will allow the District to continue to keep pace with growth while addressing much-needed improvements at existing schools.
NISD Communications, May 3, 2010 — Three separate proposed initiatives addressing student safety and school security are a major component of School Bond 2010.
NISD Communications, April 28, 2010 — For the third consecutive year, Northside ISD is ranked No. 1 in construction among the eight largest public agencies in San Antonio.
NISD Communications, April 26, 2010 — Early voting for Northside ISD's $535 million bond proposal continued through May 4, and Election Day is May 8.
NISD Communications, April 19, 2010 — More than half of the funding proposed in School Bond 2010 would be used to pay for renovations and improvements at existing NISD schools.
Express-News, Apr. 15, 2010 — The half-billion-dollar bond proposal Northside Independent School District will place before voters May 8 marks a divergence for San Antonio's largest and fastest growing district. For the first time in a long time, the majority of the bond — 51 percent — will go to existing facilities instead of new schools.
NISD Communications, April 12, 2010 — About half of School Bond 2010 would provide funding to construct four elementary schools and two middle schools outside Loop 1604.
NISD Communications, April 5, 2010 — If approved, School Bond 2010 would provide $7 million for an outdoor diving and warm-up pool and an outdoor competition-sized swimming pool. Both facilities would be built adjacent to the existing Northside Natatorium to create a full-service swimming complex.
Express-News, Mar. 10, 2010 — There is no doubt the new $535 million bond package is needed. The homework has been done; the needs have been vetted by staff and a 250-member community committee.
Express-News, Feb. 22, 2010 — Northside Independent School District could be partnering with Bexar County to build a world-class Olympic competition-size outdoor pool with seating for 2,400 spectators and room for 1,200 athletes and 400 coaches.
Express-News, Feb. 9, 2010 — While large, the bond is still not as high as the one Northside voters passed in 2007 to build a dozen schools. At $693 million, that was was the largest school bond in San Antonio history and came at a time when Northside was growing by 4,000 students a year.
Express-News, Jan. 20, 2010 — The proposal included money for two new middle schools and four new elementary schools; classroom additions and renovations; and science labs, elementary school playgrounds and maintenance work such as new air-conditioning systems and roof repairs.
Express-News, Dec. 12, 2009 — District staff initially identified about $646 million worth of needs as a starting point for the bond discussion. That included seven new schools, classroom additions at six campuses, $21.2 million worth of renovations to other schools and $23 million to buy land for future schools.
NISD Communications, Nov. 6, 2009 — A 250-member Citizens' Bond Committee began meeting last week to develop a proposal for a possible bond election, but all community members are welcome to follow the process by visiting the bond committee web site.
Express-News, Nov. 2, 2009 — Northside holds bond elections every three years to keep pace with growth. Officials opened four new schools this fall, and five others are slated to open in August.
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