Election Dates
What will the ballot say?
According to the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Education Code, Sec. 45.003.), the ballot proposition must include the following statement: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE” when, in fact, the overall tax rate of $1.1373 will not increase.
Last Day to Register to Vote: April 4
Early Voting: April 22- 30
Election Day: May 4
The ballot will read as follows:
Proposition A
“The issuance of $30,000,000 of bonds by the Pearland Independent School district for the design, construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, improvement and upgrading of technology devices and instructional technology, and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds. Required statement for all school district bond propositions pursuant to section 45.003 Texas Education Code: this is a property tax increase.” Proposition B
“The issuance of $75,000,000 of bonds by the Pearland Independent School District for the construction, renovation, acquisition and equipment of school facilities within the district and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds. Required statement for all school district bond propositions pursuant to section 45.003 Texas Education Code: this is a property tax increase.”
• No ISD tax rate increase PASS:
FAIL:
• No ISD tax rate increase • Technology needs and facility
• Addresses educational technology needs and infrastructure • Addresses facility infrastructure needs • Allows general operating fund to address other district needs, such as staff compensation, instructional programs and crucial capital investments
infrastructure needs would be deferred • Impacts limited general operating funds
www.pearlandisd.org/bond
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