By the Community, For the Community

La Porte ISD values parent and community involvement. That commitment is demonstrated in our approach to developing a comprehensive master facility plan for the district. The 18-month process was transparent and shared with the public. Nearly 30 members from the committee participated in several meetings over an 18-month period. The Committee consisted of parents, students, community members, district staff, senior citizens, and business/community leaders. Together, this group presented proposals to a citizen’s Steering Committee who then refined the work into one proposal submitted to LPISD Trustees. After careful review and deliberation, Trustees unanimously approved a bond proposal in the amount of $235 million.

10-Year Master Plan

LPISD has education specifications which create a standard of “Education Adequacy” for every learning and support space on a campus. This ensures that every school will be compliant to local and state standards and provide the same teaching tools and learning environment by grade level. A 10-year master plan was commissioned by the District and a strategy was developed to plan improvements.

Why do districts hold bond elections?

School districts do not receive state funding for renovating or building new schools. Instead, they must receive funds through school bond elections. Homeowners borrow money in the form of a mortgage to finance the purchase of a home. A school district borrows money in the form of bonds to finance new schools and renovation projects. Both are repaid over time, but in order for a school district to sell bonds (borrow money) it must go to the voters for approval. By law, bond funds may not be used to fund daily operating expenses or salaries. Bond funds may only be used for the projects described.