Crane ISD Superintendent speaks on Bond proposal

CRANE, TX. (KMID/KPEJ) --- "Actually we'll have projects at every school, as far as the entrance is concerned," said Interim Superintendent, Jan Hunt.

Crane ISD has a new bond proposal up for election this May, totaling $68 million dollars.
We sat down with Interim Superintendent, Jan Hunt for a breakdown of what's all being proposed.

The 2023 May bond proposal includes enhancements to district-wide safety and security, high school improvements, a new middle school, career & technology education renovations, as well as early child improvements. You can find the full breakdown here.

The estimated impact is a $25 increase per month, based on a $150,000 home. If you are 65 years and older with a homestead exemption, it will not impact you at all.

"Both of the buildings that were looking to do a bulk of the renovations are 70 years old."

As far as some of the proposed security improvements: "You know the safety and security, that was top on everyone's list. We can't be too careful. We want to keep all of our students and staff safe. There are some requirements from the tea as far as the coverings that need to be on windows. But we'll also be using that money to be upgrading our fire alarms, our public address system, our interior and exterior lighting sy...