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PAISD staff and financial adviser outline $300 million bond plan, say tax rate increase not required now
Summary
District staff presented a proposed $300 million bond package that would fund a consolidated middle school, CTE expansion, newcomer center and stadium work; consultant Clarence Greer explained assumptions that could allow sales without a tax‑rate increase and trustees discussed timing, programming and consolidation risks.
Port Arthur Independent School District staff on April 24 presented a preliminary bond package that would authorize up to $300 million in voter‑approved debt to fund middle‑school consolidation, career and technical education expansion, a newcomers facility and stadium improvements.
Superintendent Dr. Porter Reed reviewed the district’s proposed propositions and said the district has prepared a bond webpage and held multiple town halls. The board packet outlined Proposition A (middle‑school consolidation, CTE expansion, bilingual offices and HVAC) and Proposition B (stadium improvements and related items). Dr. Reed and staff said the district had not purchased architectural renderings to avoid early expense but included conceptual illustrations.
Clarence Greer, a financial…
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