Voters approved Alief ISD’s proposed $341 million bond with 72.3 percent approval Saturday.
In addition to a new fine arts building for Kerr, the bond issue covers security upgrades on many campuses, additional gym space at all middle schools, new buses, a Career and Technology Center, and other repairs and improvements throughout the district..
Dedre’ “Dede” Jefferson was elected to the Position 4 seat in the special Board of Trustees election, which was also on the same ballot.
Total voter turnout was 1,148.
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