The failure of the $99 million dollar bond, which requested for a new stadium, agriculture facility and science center, proved to be a step forward in the right direction.

With the districts rapid expansion, money should be spent more responsibly and wisely. There needs to be plans for new schools rather than stadiums, something that only benefits a select few.

Although the bond would not raise taxes, the community’s voice would not be heard if the bond were to have passed. Issues such as a substantial increase in Katy’s population were not factored in to the proposition.

The district is expanding quickly. The area will only continue to grow, as residential areas are being built speedily.

The current schools are not enough to sustain such a large population. Money needs to be set aside for plans of new schools, seeing as the district has already had issues of overcrowding and rezoning in the previous years.

The district must ensure that every student has access to an enriching education, one with classes that are modestly sized and with plentiful learning materials. By putting aside money for facilities that benefit only a fraction of the community, other students are left in the dark.

By not allowing such an ill-planned bond to pass, voters reassured residents that money is an important asset that needs to be spent thoughtfully on issues of upmost importance.