The Alamo Colleges District is asking Bexar County voters to sign off on a $450 million bond proposal that, if approved, would provide funding for new buildings, renovations and land purchases.
ACD says the bond is "not anticipated to result in an increase to the tax rate."
The district is comprised of five campuses: San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College and Palo Alto College. Nearly 50,000 students are enrolled in academic courses from Alamo Colleges and there are another 33,000 students in occupational programs. The district expects these numbers will continue to grow as San Antonio's population increases.
The bond goes to voters in May, but many are asking about accreditation warnings related to institutional autonomy. SAC, St. Philip’s and Northwest Vista received 12-month warnings in December.
Critics say the timing is problematic, but Alamo Colleges officials have said voters shouldn’t worry about the accreditation woes.
Guests:
- Bruce Leslie, chancellor of Alamo Colleges
- Josh Brodesky, columnist for the San Antonio Express-News
