There was some last-minute excitement at Round Rock ISD Monday afternoon.
Several people showed up just before the deadline to file for the upcoming school board election.
Three new board members will be chosen by voters on May 7, and Monday's filings bring the total number of candidates to nine.
A major reason for the high interest is Saturday’s failed $349 million bond election.
Sixty-two percent of voters rejected the bond, which called for four new schools and new technology, among other things.
Many who invested their time in the bond fight want to keep their efforts alive by joining the board.
“We had a lot of opportunity to get input from a variety of different people. And I think what we need to do is honor whatever we get information on, and we’ve gotten some big information from the election,” Place 1 candidate Karla Sartin said.
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School bonds
Nine candidates have filed for three open seats on the RRISD school board.
 
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“I know a schoolteacher who comes out of pocket $500 to $600 per year for classroom materials. That’s not reimbursed by this district. I also drive up Parmer Lane on a regular basis, and I see a $28 million stadium for football. I really question what this administration is doing,” Place 6 candidate Dan McFaull said.
School board trustee Raymond Hartfield said the bond may need to be broken into smaller chunks for a future vote.
