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Based on complete but unofficial returns, on Saturday, May 3, voters in Spring Branch ISD approved three of four propositions under the 2025 Bond totaling $558.6 million for improvements at the district's four comprehensive high schools and central athletics facilities.

With 7 of 7 precincts reporting, complete but unofficial results show three of the four 2025 Bond propositions were approved by SBISD voters, as follows:

• Proposition A ($353.8 million) passed, with 5,143 votes in favor of Proposition A and 4,017 votes against it.
• Proposition A will provide improvements to aging athletics facilities and infrastructure at the district’s four comprehensive high schools. (Memorial High School, Northbrook High School, Spring Woods High School, Stratford High School)
• Proposition B ($127.9 million) passed with 4,620 votes in favor of Proposition B and 4,529 votes against it.
• Proposition B will provide for major renovations and additions to the 59-year-old Darrell Tully Stadium and the 51-year-old Don Coleman Coliseum.
• Proposition C ($76.9 million) passed with 4,744 votes in favor of Proposition C and 4,394 votes against it.
• Proposition C will provide for the relocation and rebuilding of the 50-year-old W.W. Emmons Natatorium, the district’s competition pool, which was built in 1975.
• Proposition D, ($72.8 million) failed, with 4,129 votes in favor of Proposition D and 5,003 votes against it.
• Proposition D would have provided for major renovations and rebuilding of the 73-year-old Reggie Grob Stadium, the district’s oldest athletics facility, built in 1952.

District voter approval of Propositions A, B and C follows a February 5, 2025, call by the Spring Branch ISD Board of Trustees for a $631.5 million bond election to appear on the May 3, 2025 ballot.

Based on the outcome of Saturday's election, district officials are analyzing the potential impact on the interest and sinking portion of the district's tax rate. The tax levy will remain frozen for any homeowner with a 65 and over or disabled tax exemption.

“The outcome of this election was a huge win for our students, now and for many decades to come! We are incredibly grateful to our voters for sustaining our community's longstanding commitment to our school district,” said SBISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Blaine.

“With approval of these three critical propositions, SBISD will be able to invest in these important facilities that represent so much more than places where athletic competitions occur. In SBISD we believe in a well-rounded educational experience where academics, athletics and the arts are interconnected."

Board of Trustees President Lisa Andrews Alpe affirmed the long-ranging impact of this bond election. "Generations before us invested in our facilities, and I'm grateful that we will be able to do the same, ensuring SBISD remains a destination district now and for the future for our students, families and the larger Spring Branch ISD community."

She also stated, "With these investments in our athletic facilities, we can provide safer, modern environments where all students can grow, compete, and thrive.”

Executive Director for Athletics Paige Hershey noted with gratitude, "I am incredibly excited about the joy our students, staff, and families will experience when our teams and fine arts groups get to practice and compete in these new and improved facilities."

Director of Fine Arts and Health Fitness Houston Hayes added, "The three approved bond proposals will positively affect Fine Arts and Health Fitness students across all four high school feeders. From everyday learning and practice, to Friday Night lights, our students will have the facilities they truly deserve."

With approval of these three propositions, district leaders will begin the planning and design work for projects under the 2025 Bond.

For more information and to follow the progress of improvements made under the 2025 bond, please visit https://www.springbranchisd.com/about/2025bond/home.