Results of the School Bond Poll

February 19, 2024 – KSST published a poll last week and encouraged residents to voice their opinions on the May 4, 2024 SSISD School Bond election. Click here to find out more about the Bond Election from the official site.

It seems that within this poll:

  • Almost all respondents are qualified to vote, have completely read the ‘Bond Fact Sheet’
  • Most feel there is a valid need to upgrade existing buildings
  • Almost and even split on the idea that SSISD buildings are similar to the buildings they received their education in.
  • Most feel that education quality is linked to the passing of the bond.
  • Most will be voting for the bond.

Forms response chart. Question title: I am qualified to vote on the May 4th, 2024  School Bond Issue. (Registered voters residing within the Sulphur Springs ISD boundaries). Number of responses: 97 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: I have read the 'Bond Facts Flyer' provided by the SSISD.  That sheet is available here. https://www.ssisd.net/upload/shared/SSISD%20Quick%20Facts.pdf. Number of responses: 97 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: I feel there is a valid need for upgrades to existing buildings in the SSISD. . Number of responses: 97 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: I feel the buildings in the SSISD are about the same as in my district when I was in school.. Number of responses: 97 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: I feel that if the Bond Proposal Passes, there will be a measurable increase in the quality of education students receive.. Number of responses: 97 responses.

Forms response chart. Question title: I plan to vote. Number of responses: 97 responses.

Here are the optional (and anonymous) comments provided by respondents. We have not edited them, nor excluded anyone’s feedback. The question on the poll was “If you would like to provide a reason for your voting choice, please use the area below.”

  • i WILL VOTE FOR THE BOND BECAUSE I HAVE A GRANDAUGHTER IN SSISD. SSISD HAS A LOT OF ISSUES FROM THE TOP DOWN. THEIR HAS BEEN MISAPPOPRIATIONS OF FUNDS, NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS. PREVIOUS BOARD HAS NOT BEEN FORTHCOMING ABOUT FINANCIAL ISSUES WITHIN THE DISTRICT.
  • We have built school buildings periodically, and test scores continue to go down. It appears to me that every time we get a new superintendent, he or she wants to build and/or abandon existing buildings. Maybe they feel that having their name on a cornerstone will make them immortal.
  • Please add the option for a 4 day school week.
  • Please quit starting Christmas break so late!!!
  • Our kids deserve it!
  • Because I’m not stupid. OUR CHILDREN NEED THIS!
  • I am 100% for the voting YES for this bond! Our students of this community deserve a safe and modern place to learn. It’s time Sulphur Springs puts their focus our the education on our children!
  • I care about the future of this town and this is a step in the right direction!!
  • I teach at SSISD. Our facilities inhibit the potential out r students have for success. We desperately need upgrades, our students deserve the best.
  • Cost of maintenance, continuous loss of instruction time when students are displaced due to facility issues, safety/security issues, etc.
  • It’s time to increase safety and security. It’s time for the little kids to have continuity of environment during the elementary school years that provides increased learning capacity and decreases the setbacks that come with switching schools so frequently. It’s time our kids aren’t exposed to mold and vermin and having to go outside the building to get to a bathroom. This new bond proposal really gets our babies where they need to be with facilities equipped for today’s technology.
  • THE PEOPLE ARE ALREADY TAXED TOO MUCH. JUST STOP, WE CAN NOT AFFORD ANY MORE!
  • its never enough money, you never plan for the future and spend every dime every year
  • Although i am for the bond i may still change my mind. Id like more information on locations of the schools, if we will still have a community track, etc. Theres several questions community members have that are unanswered.
  • Too many students in a single elementary school. We should have more schools in a growing community – not less. –
  • Our kids matter!
  • Reading, watching, and hearing of the deterioration of the schools in ss has me more than convinced this bond is not a want but a NEED. VOTE YES!!!!
  • There are many needs in SSISD. I feel if we can pass this bond, PreK-5 could bet set, then we could focus on minor needs at Ssms and major needs at high school, then our district would be in great shape!
  • Wasteful to tear down existing structures. Concern with so many students at a single elementary school. Dual language program concerns – does not feel like a good community if you have a program within a school. Also – going from five schools to three – what do we do with the two extra principals, counselors, officers, music teachers, PE teachers, etc? I want more staff to educate my children – not less. I have voted yes to all bond proposals so far, but I think this proposal will decrease the quality of our children’s education. More schools for our young children – not less please.
  • More efficiency in school operations and safety
  • The buildings are very old. They can’t keep up with the technology and safety demands that are required, now. Also, we are wasting millions of dollars to bandage the old building, when those funds would better be spent on increasing the quality of our students education and increasing the pay of our district employees.
  • The sulphur springs area needs drastic improvements to its infrastructure especially the school. Students tend to value education if they have a more welcoming environment. If Sulphur Springs does not improve its schools it the future of Sulphur springs will look dead and so will developments. Sulphur Springs has voted the same way for years and is not having enough growth this is particularly bad because there is no increase in population, quality of life, education, and the town has been run by the same people who are extremely traditional and don’t want any change.
  • Instead of tearing down and building new facilities and increasing taxes,maybe have a better maintenance program in place to up keep the schools. Many schools in the surrounding areas are older and they aren’t asking for new buildings. If there isn’t a better maintenance program, then what’s do guarantee that in 20 years there won’t be another bond proposal asking for more money and increase taxes to the new buildings. I think there is a lack of maintenance and oversight for upkeep.
  • New elementary schools is the biggest need in ssisd at this time
  • Our kids and school staff need this
  • Our kids education is important. Our district needs the upgrades..
  • 2 million not accounted for under previous board. Horrible administration, too heavy and do not support teachers, much less the support staff. Racism prevelant from board and administration. Students are treated differently because of economic-social backgrounds.
  • There have been way too many issues with the current facilities. Our kids need this.
  • Tell will never vote for any bond all they do is waste taxpayers money.
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