The 2023 Katy ISD Bond package was voted for on Tuesday, November 7th. With half of the proposals making it through, the residents of Katy ISD have made their final decision. Ultimately, not every proposition was granted.
But what does each proposition mean for our campus? According to a fact sheet about the bond proposal, we can expect security fencing, campus technology retrofit, 1:1 student to Chromebook ratio and cyber security infrastructure to be implemented over the next couple of years.
Proposition A
Proposition A consisted of the funding of 4 new schools, renovations of 26 older campuses, safety and security upgrades, more buses and component replacements for 62 buildings.
Prop A was a success, with a 60% approval from Fort Bend voters and a 58% approval from Harris County voters. The cost of Prop A stands at $722.99 million with the hopes of achieving all they set out to change.
What this means for Jordan High School: Because Jordan High School is a new campus, Proposition A may not affect Jordan High school immediately, but it does affect schools in the northwest area like Paetow and Katy High School, where overcrowding is projected.
Proposition B
Proposition B will fund district-wide classroom and campus technology upgrades.
Prop B has been approved by the committee to fund the $84 million proposition. The proposition earned a 55% approval from Harris County voters and a 59% approval from Fort Bend voters.
What this means for Jordan High School: Leniency for teachers, and more support for kids in-need. Every middle and high school student in Katy ISD will be provided access to a laptop. This change for Katy ISD will provide a lot of stability for our campus and the students, as everyone will have the tools they need to work efficiently. With more access to technology, students can accomplish more than before.
Some teachers at Jordan High School agree with voters. They feel that spending $84 million is worth it for the success of the students’ future.
“It’s a large sum of money being invested in these computers, but it’s sorely needed.” Said world history teacher Coach Prusac.
Not everyone shares this positive outlook:
“It’s excessive. There are many students in Katy ISD that are more than capable of providing and taking care of their own computer.” Said parent Holly White.
Proposition C
Prop C, which proposed improvements to the existing natatoriums throughout Katy ISD School District, failed to pass the voting stage, so the board will not be moving forward with the repairs to the natatoriums. The voters of Fort Bend denied the proposition by 51%, as well as the Harris voters denying the proposition by 56%.
What this means for Jordan High School: Jordan Highs natatorium will stay the same with no improvements, and no renovations.
Proposition D
Prop D, which proposed improvements to district-wide campus athletic facilities, was rejected by voters. With Fort Bend County rejecting the $30 million measure by 53%, and Harris County by 58%.
What this means for Jordan High School:
Some students at Jordan High School agree with voters that spending so much on athletic facilities is unnecessary when Jordan’s campus is still brand new.
“It’s a lot – this particular proposition is not needed at the moment,” said Nola Schneller ‘26. “Older campuses in our area might need help, but at this time, proposition D does not affect Jordan all that much,” Nola said.
Not everyone agrees that the proposition should have been rejected. For instance, the bond package information website notes that the bond would have paid for turf replacement for competition fields- such as Rhodes Stadium – which could potentially affect the way Warriors athletes perform.
