At the beginning of the month, HISD laid out a $4.4 billion bond proposal for improvements toward 40 campuses.
District leaders said mechanical electrical and plumbing are the main problem areas. The district wants to repair a total of 40 schools. The first school KHOU 11 News toured was Paul Revere Middle School, where some parts are under construction.
Principal Moody said if the district's billion-dollar bond is approved, the school will be able to get a new building. If the bond is approved, Fondren would get infrastructure upgrades to fix broken chairs in the auditorium, cracks in the floor, and the AC principal Jackson believes could be the reason why there’s mold in some classrooms.
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