WHAT MAKES UP THE $1 BILLION BOND PACKAGE?

The bond package is among the first in a series called for in a comprehensive 25-year facilities master plan that aims to modernize the district and all its campuses. The projects total $1.13 billion, but leftover funds from previous bond packages and the possible sales of schools that are old and have small enrollments reduce the total cost to $1.05 billion. Here are some of the major items in the package:

New buildings for Brown, Casis, Govalle, Menchaca and Rosedale elementaries. Phase 1 modernization of Bowie High School. New 800-student campus for Eastside Memorial High School on the original L.C. Anderson High site.

Move the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, which would allow it to expand to up to 2,000 students, to the current Eastside Memorial site on the former Johnston High campus.

Phase 1 modernization of the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.

New 800-student middle school in the Mueller development.

Phase 1 construction of a school to relieve overcrowding at Blazier Elementary.

$1 BILLION FOR SCHOOLS

This is the first in a series of stories examining the impact of a $1.05 billion school bond measure in the Austin district. The series reflects the American-Statesman’s consistent focus on how government decisions affect Central Texans through such factors as tax burdens, housing affordability and quality of education. Early voting will start Oct. 23. Election Day is Nov. 7.