FRANKLIN, Texas (KRHD) — Every campus in the Franklin school district could see major upgrades if voters approve a $23 million bond package currently on the ballot.
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The funding is split into three propositions that ask voters to approve borrowing money for major school projects and paying it back over time.
Proposition A covers the biggest upgrades, including new air conditioning, better lighting, updated buses and improvements to athletic facilities across the district.
Proposition B focuses on expanding and upgrading the field house to support growing student programs.
Proposition C targets technology, ranging from new student devices to stronger systems and added cybersecurity protections.
District leaders said the plan would not raise the current tax rate, meaning homeowners would not see a change if it passes.
Some residents said they are paying close attention to how the money would be used.
"I am against just spending money for the sake of spending it," Franklin resident, Stanley Jordan said.
"I would trust that it would leave a very positive impact," Jordan said.
Others see the bond as an investment in buildings, students and the future of the community.
"I think that will help the kids a lot. I think they'll benefit from it," Franklin resident, Yvonne Bailey said.
"As you stop doing it, the kids give up and they'll stop participating, they'll stop caring, and we don't need that," Bailey said.
"The kids that's in the future, now that's where it's going to hit them," Bailey said.
Early voting is already underway for the May 2 election.
15 ABC reached out to the school district for an interview but did not receive a response.
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