Richardson ISD is asking voters to approve a record $1.4 billion bond package in next month’s election.

The bond is divided into three propositions .

Proposition A seeks $1.3 billion, for new and updated schools and transportation. It would fund at least 3 new schools and renovate 3 others. It would also pay for a Career and Technical Education Center and renovate its aging Environmental Studies Center. The district, which last year closed four schools amid falling enrollment and a budget shortfall, says the new schools will replace aging facilities and complete its middle school transformation initiative started years ago.

The $54 million Proposition B would fund technology upgrades.

Proposition C seeks $7.4 million to upgrade RISD’s two largest stadiums, which also serve for gradua

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