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Cary Wright, Chief Executive Officer of the Houston-based education non-profit organization Good Reason Houston, expressed disappointment over the failure of the Houston Independent School District’s (HISD) bond measure at the ballot box.
"We are deeply disappointed that the HISD bond measure did not pass, as we firmly believe in providing Houston's students and educators with the facilities, safety measures, and technology they need to thrive," said Wright. "This outcome means we must continue to work within the current insufficient infrastructure, even though we know students deserve and need more."
According to Wright, HISD’s Proposition A and Proposition B, which carried a $4.4 billion price tag, aimed to address issues such as mold and lead in the city's public schools, enhance security measures, improve HVAC systems, and expand pre-kindergarten programs. These initiatives required voter approval on Election Day on November 5.
Despite the results, Wright emphasized that Good Reason Houston's "commitment to Houston’s children remains steadfast." He said, "We stand ready to collaborate with community leaders, educators, and families to explore other ways of ensuring our schools receive the resources necessary to create safe, healthy, and modern learning environments."
Good Reason Houston was among seven civic organizations that last month issued a public letter encouraging registered voters to vote "yes."