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El Paso ISD Considers Bond Election to Revitalize Aging Schools This November

El Paso Matters••Claudia Lorena Silva
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The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is contemplating a bond election in November aimed at upgrading its aging facilities amidst school closures and budget constraints. The school board recently established a Citizen Bond Steering Committee to evaluate community needs and make recommendations for the bond proposal, which will be presented to the board in June. With 32 schools over 60 years old and 22 campuses in poor condition, the district seeks to enhance educational environments for students. The last bond was approved in 2016, and the upcoming election could significantly impact funding for necessary renovations and improvements.

Key Details: • Citizen Bond Steering Committee to meet for the first time on March 25. • Preliminary report on bond recommendations due in June. • Board vote on calling the bond election expected in August. • 27 campuses rated fair, with 4 in critical condition. • Potential changes to attendance policy to be voted on in May.

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