EDUCATION Klein ISD trustees unanimously order $1.1Bbond election forMay 7
BY HANNAH ZEDAKER
the meeting. “It’s something that we deliberate extensively [on] and pay very close attention to the necessity and the importance of what we’re asking you.” Additionally, throughout the course of KISD’s past three bond programs, district ocials noted KISD has historically been able to keep the tax rate under projected increases. In 2015, KISD voters authorized a $0.099 increase, but the rate increased by $0.04. Similarly, in 2008, KISD voters authorized a $0.26 increase, and the rate instead rose by $0.18. In 2004, KISD voters authorized a $0.07 increase, and the tax rate did not increase at all. “Because of the district’s excellent nancial management and the trust that the community can have in that nancial stewardship, we have consistently come in with tax rates under what has been proposed—I think that’s very signicant,” board Vice President Rob Ellis said.
technology and new student and teacher devices, and Proposition C would allocate $131.33 million to build a district events center with indoor seating for more than 8,000. Additionally, Proposition D would provide $75.19 million to build a new districtwide stadium and renovate Klein Memorial Stadium. According to the Feb. 15 bond package presentation, the passage of all four bond propositions could result in an approximate tax rate increase of $0.03 per $100 of valuation, which would be equal to about $69 more per year in property taxes for an average KISD home valued at $255,000. However, ocials said the projected tax rate increase would still keep the district’s property tax rate lower than it was in 2021 and $0.10 lower than it was in 2014. “Personally—and I know our board as well—anytime we’re talking about taxes, we don’t take that lightly at all,” Trustee Chris Todd said during
TRACKING TAX RATES The passage of all four bond propositions could result in a tax rate increase of $0.03 per $100 of valuation, or about $69 more per year in property taxes for an average Klein ISD home valued at $255,000.
Those who live within the boundaries of Klein ISD will have the opportunity to vote on four propositions totaling $1.1 billion in the May 7 election following a unanimous vote by the KISD board of trustees Feb. 15. As proposed, Proposition A totals $843.84 million and would fund safety and security enhancements districtwide; address growth and capacity challenges, including the construction of Intermediate School No. 11 and classroom additions at Klein Cain and Klein Oak high schools; and fund comprehensive modernization for eight aging schools. According to KISD ocials, Proposition A would also fund renovations districtwide; upgrade ne arts and athletic spaces; and purchase new instruments, buses, and career and technical education equipment. Meanwhile, Proposition B would provide $51.51 million for classroom
KLEIN ISD TAX RATE (per $100 of valuation)
$1.43 $1.39* $1.41 $1.43 $1.43 $1.43
2014: 2015: 2016: 2017: 2018: 2019: 2020: 2021: 2022: 2023: 2024:
$1.36 $1.34 $1.30* $1.30** $1.33**
*BOND YEAR **PROPOSED SOURCE: KLEIN ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
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