On May 6, 2008 Guilford County residents voted to approve $457 million in school bonds. The package contains 27 projects, which include five new schools and more than 6,500 new student seats. Thirteen schools will receive major renovations and additions. Of the prioritized list of projects, 93.5 percent of the request relieves overcrowding, 3.5 percent targets repairs and renovations and 3.0 percent is for district-wide improvements to heating and air conditioning systems.