NISD bond passes, GISD bond fails
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(CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | GISD) A rendering of the proposed additions for Woodland Elementary School with the Graham ISD bond measure which included the demolition and construction of a new campus with 24 classrooms. -
A rendering of the proposed additions for Graham Junior High School with the Graham ISD bond measure which included a new band hall, cafeteria expansion, new safety corridor from the main building to the gymnasium, library renovations and more. -
(CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | NISD) The proposed changes to the Newcastle ISD campus which are included with the NISD bond measure. Some of the included changes are new classrooms, new covered pick up and drop off area, new cafeteria, new weight and lockers rooms and a new security vestibule. -
(CONTRIBUTED PHOTO | NISD) A rendering of the proposed additions for Newcastle ISD with the NISD bond measure. Some of the included changes are elementary and secondary classroom additions, expansion of the agricultural science classroom, new grass field with track and field events and a new press box.
Voting concluded Saturday in the general and special elections held in Young County, with the passing of a $22 million bond measure from Newcastle ISD and the failing of a $49.4 million bond measure from Graham ISD.
Election day was held Saturday, May 6, with voting available at five locations throughout the county. Early voting was held from Monday, April 24 through Tuesday, May 2 at two county locations.
In total, Young County had 843 voters turn out for early voting, or 7% of the 11,554 total registered, eligible voters in the county, according to the Young County elections office. A total of 1,413 voters turned out overall, or 12% of the 11,554 total registered, eligible voters in the county.
GISD held a special election for the issuance of $49.4 million in bonds. The bond measure failed with 32.65%, or 334 voting for the measure, and 67.35%, or 689 voting against the measure.
The city of Newcastle held an election for city council with candidates Sara Owen, Willard (Woody) Jackson, Sarah Riley, Dick Baynes and Billy (Dustin) Hobbs running for a seat.
Hobbs received 28.04% of the vote, or 76 votes. Baynes received 21.4% of the total vote, or 58 votes. Riley received 19.93% of the total vote, or 54 votes. Owen received 18.08% of the total vote, or 49 votes. Jackson received 12.55% of the total vote, or 34 votes.
The Newcastle ISD Board of Trustees had Places 6 and 7 up for election in the general election. Candidates for the Place 6 seat are Shelly Shields and Carla Short. Candidates for the Place 7 seat were Quentin Terrell and Chevy Humphrey.
Shields received 63.94% of the total vote, or 133 votes, while Short received 36.06% of the total vote, or 75 votes. Terrell received 63.55% of the total votes, or 129 votes, while Humphrey received 36.45% of the total vote, or 74 votes.
Additionally, NISD held a special election for the issuance of $22 million in bonds. The bond measure passed with 83.02%, or 176 votes for the measure, and 16.98%, or 36 votes against the measure.
The city of Olney held an election for city council with candidates Harrison Wellman, Brad Simmons, Terri. T Wipperman and Chuck Stennett vying for a seat.
Simmons received 32.49% of the total vote, or 142 votes. Stennett received 28.38% of the total vote, or 124 votes. Wellman received 24.03% of the total vote, or 105 votes. Wipperman received 15.1% of the total vote, or 66 votes.
The city of Olney held a special election for a proposal to terminate the Olney Industrial Development Corporation and terminate the sales and use tax of 0.5% which benefited OIDC. The proposition for the city passed with 87.28%, of 151 votes for the measure.
The Olney ISD Board of Trustees had Places 6 and 7 up for election in the general election. The sole candidate for the Place 6 seat was Kyle Hinson. Place 7 candidates are Craig Mahler, A.J. Johnson and Colson Ballard.
Mahler received 55.38% of the total vote, or 108 votes. Ballard received 29.74% of the total vote, or 58 votes. Johnson revised 14.87% of the total vote, or 29 votes.
Graham ISD Bond Proposition
Pioneer Elementary School
• 20 New Classrooms for 2 Additional Grade Levels
• New Science & Computer Labs
• Library Renovation & Addition
• New Gymnasium
• Cafeteria Expansion
• New Faculty & Event Parking
• Playground Addition & Renovation
• ICC 500 Rated Safety Corridors
Woodland Elementary School
• Demolition of Existing Woodland Elementary School (Except Gymnasium)
• Brand New Woodland Elementary Campus with 24 Classrooms
• ICC 500 Rated Storm Safety Corridors
• New Science &. Computer Labs
• New Library & Media Center
• Administrative Spaces
• New Indoor & Outdoor Activity Space
• New Cafeteria
• New Faculty and Event Parking
• ICC 500 Rated Safety Corridors
Graham Junior High School
• New Band Hall
• Renovate Library & Multi-Media Center
• Cafeteria Expansion
• New Safety Corridor from Main Building to Gymnasium
• New Front Entrance & Campus Administration Areas
• New Student Services Areas
• Renovate Exterior Surfaces
Newcastle ISD Bond Proposition
Elementary classroom additions
• Two new classrooms
• New science lab/multi-purpose space
• Hardened safety area
• Public restrooms
Secondary classroom additions
• Six new classrooms
• Hardened safety area
• Connection elements
• New meeting rooms
• Public restrooms
Cafeteria and kitchen
• New cafeteria
• Commercial kitchen with walk-ins
renovate existing school facility
• Updated security modifications with one touch communication
system
• Upgrades to led lighting, finishes, lockers, flooring and walls
expand agriculture science classroom
• Expand current classroom under existing roof
• Expand mechanical, electrical and plumbing
New playground
• TAS/ADA access to new playground from elementary wing, security
fencing plus fall protection (required by law) and shade cover
Football field and track
• New grass field with track and field events
• New TAS/ADA compliant bleacher seating with storage under home
bleachers
• New press box
Gymnasium and athletic facilities additions
• New competition/pe gymnasium with locker rooms and movable seating
• New fieldhouse with weight room and home football locker area attached
to gymnasium
• Integrated concession and public restroom/concession building
Renovated gymnasium and existing locker rooms
• Updated security modifications
• New led lighting
• TAS/ADA upgrades and finishes in lobby and locker rooms
• Renovate existing locker rooms for visitors
• Restore existing ticket booth
• Update exterior metal panels and finishes to match new construction
New parking and drive lanes
• New concrete paved parking area for staff, visitors and spectators
