Another way to look at Tuesday’s school bond issues

Kevin Richert | 05/11/2016

In McKinney, Texas — about 40 miles north of Dallas — voters on May 7 said yes to a $220 million bond issue.

One big-ticket item: $62.8 million would go toward a 12,000-seat high school football stadium and events center. This could be the most expensive high school stadium in the nation, according to USA Today.

To put the $62.8 million into perspective, voters in five Idaho school districts will vote on bond issues Tuesday. The total price: $57.2 million.

Click here to read more about all of Tuesday’s school bond issues and supplemental levies. And check back Tuesday night for live elections results.

Kevin Richert

Senior reporter and blogger Kevin Richert specializes in education politics and education policy. He has more than 35 years of experience in Idaho journalism. He is a frequent guest on "Idaho Reports" on Idaho Public Television and "Idaho Matters" on Boise State Public Radio. He can be reached at [email protected]