Ten Central Texas school districts have called elections for Nov. 7, with five calling for a VATRE, or Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election.
Lake Travis ISD is asking for the most funding at $143 million, with Waelder ISD asking for the least at $6.926 million.
Career & Technical Education Building: 26,000 sf at potential new HS site; welding, auto tech, culinary, classroomsGonzales High School: Renovations, safety & security, accessibility improvements, mechanical, electrical and plumbing, roofing, paving infrastructure improvements, canopies, kitchen expansion
The VATRE was triggered when the district's board adopted a M&O tax rate of .6992 cents, which is higher than the rate set by the state of Texas. Voters are being asked to approve the higher M&O tax rate. LVISD says if the VATRE doesn't pass, that budget shortfall will largely come from planned staff raises.
Renovation and improvements to baseball stadium, including installation of artificial turf, concession stand renovation, replacement of press box with film deck, and storage areaRenovations to Cavalier Stadium including additional permanent seating capacity from 7,400 to 12,000, new radio, television, public address, coaches, scoreboard operations rooms, film/observation deck, and installation of multipurpose turf...
AP Kleinschmidt Gym renovation and expansion: three gym floors with new bleachers, adequate locker room spaces, weight room, restrooms and showers, new parkingTrack & Stadium: increase track to 8 lanes & resurface, new long jump pit & location, increase total seating capacity to 4,000, new lighting, new perimeter fencing
LISD says it had to cut staff raises and free school supplies from the 2023-24 budget after funding gaps from the State of Texas left a $710,000 deficit. PfISD also says it is now a "recapture" district due to a rapid increase in local property values and had to send $17 million in taxpayer dollars to the State last year.
If passed, the district says it will be able to access the maximum amount of tax revenue from golden pennies, which is not subject to recapture. If voters reject the VATRE in November, RRISD says it will not be able to provide those increases due to financial constraints including: The Texas legislature’s decision not to increase the basic allotment amount per studentPerforming arts center: auditorium with a stage and audience seating, fine arts classrooms and space for practice, rehearsals and storage for the theater arts and band program, weight room, athletic offices, and boys and girls dressing roomsNew 1,480-seat David Husmann...
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