HOUSTON – November 5, 2024 – The outcome of today’s vote on the HISD bond is a setback for the thousands of Houston students who needed this opportunity for critical facility upgrades and enhanced safety measures. With the last bond election held 12 years ago, children have waited too long for essential improvements that would provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
“Today, we face a setback in our efforts to meet the needs of thousands of students,” said Veronica Garcia, Executive Director of Houstonians for Great Public Schools. This bond was a crucial investment in improving our schools’ infrastructure and security. While this setback is disappointing, our commitment to supporting this bond and its goals remains unwavering.
However, we can’t afford to wait. Our community must find a path forward, one that ensures the safety, quality, and condition of our schools. The needs of HISD students cannot be put on hold. We must act now to address the urgent conditions of our schools—because our kids can’t wait.”
Houstonians for Great Public Schools will continue to advocate for issues and leaders that put students first.