goals.“For some, it’s the first step toward university,” he says. “For others, it’s a head start on technical credentials that pay dividends immediately.” COMMUNITY-DRIVEN CAPITAL INVESTMENT In May 2025, Ingleside voters overwhelmingly approved the largest bond package in the district’s history—passing with nearly 70 percent approval, the highest margin ever recorded locally. “The process was entirely community-driven,” Kilgore says. “We brought in 40 to 50 residents to tour our facilities, identify needs, and prioritize projects. It was truly a family discussion about what’s best for our kids.” The bond will fund a district-wide mix of essential improvements and strategic growth, including new buses, HVAC upgrades, roof repairs, and the expansion of Gilbert J. Mircovich Elementary, the district’s oldest 274 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12
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