Might bond political elections: Citizens authorize simply over $1.7 billion

AUSTIN, Texas – Central Texas citizens have actually accepted simply over $1.7 billion in institution bonds.

Blanco ISD, Dripping Springs ISD, Hays CISD, Lockhart ISD, Marble Falls ISD, Pasture Lea ISD, and Wimberley ISD asked citizens to authorize a cumulative $1,813,166,340 in institution bonds this Might.

Voters have accepted a minimum of $1,747,138,636 based upon informal political election results.

The bonds were suggested to cover a variety of jobs, from brand-new building and construction and improvement of university structures, to brand-new institution buses, to modern technology facilities renovations to security and safety upgrades and even more.

What was accepted and turned down by citizens?

By the numbers:

Below’s what citizens in each area accepted or turned down:

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Blanco ISD

Blanco ISD asked citizens for $32.965 million, divided right into 2 proposals.

Recommendation A – Approved

Prop A passed with 57 percent of the ballot, accepting $32.215 million for:

• heating and cooling replacement/addition of 115 heating and cooling devices and controls throughout the district
• Renovation/construction of areas for unique requirements trainees at the primary and secondary school campuses
• Construction of brand-new Occupation & & Technical Education And Learning (CTE) building
• District restorations to boost facilities, curricula, auto parking and pathways, illumination, security & & safety, band hall with led marching pad, Ag center, and outside structure improvements
• Bus acquisitions to change existing path and extracurricular buses

Proposition B – Approved

Prop B passed with 58 percent of the ballot, accepting $750,000 for:

• Acquisition/update of educational modern technology for students/staff

Tax impact

The bond will certainly boost tax obligations for property owners by 5.6 cents, or a month-to-month tax obligation influence of $16.33 for an ordinary home valued at $450,000.

Home owners with an “over 65 homestead exception” will certainly not encounter a tax obligation boost from the suggested bond.

For more details on Blanco ISD’s bond, click on this link.

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Dripping Springs ISD

Dripping Springs ISD asked citizens for $402.3 million, divided right into 2 proposals.

Recommendation A – Approved

Prop A passed with 71 percent of the ballot, accepting $399.7 million for:

• Building and construction of a 2nd secondary school with a 2,500 trainee capacity
• Capital improvements/renovations for Trickling Springs HS and Fowl Springs Elementary
• Capital upkeep throughout area facilities
• Seat belts for buses, in addition to replacement/addition of buses and vehicles
• Technology facilities and equipment
• Construction of portables

Proposition B – Approved

Prop A passed with 72 percent of the ballot, accepting $2.6 million for:

• Innovation gadget revitalize for educators, personnel and students
• Interactive panels for classrooms

Tax impact

DSISD states that there is no awaited tax obligation boost with the bond.

For more details regarding DSISD’s bond, click on this link.

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Hays CISD

Hays CISD asked citizens for $968.65 million, divided right into 5 proposals.

Recommendation A – Approved

Prop A passed with 60 percent of the ballot, accepting $498,937,541 for:

• Building and construction of brand-new primary school
• Design costs for brand-new primary school and brand-new center school
• Rehabilitations/expansions at 4 primary schools, 6 intermediate schools, and 3 high schools
• Improvements to Occupation and Technical Education and learning centers, consisting of construction/equipment of Fire Training Academy fire tower
• Upgrades to safety/security, consisting of re-keying locks districtwide, added wayfinding signs, secondary school car park safety gain access to control buildings
• New buses to finish area strategy to have bus fleet completely geared up with seatbelts
• Replacements to mechanical, electrical/plumbing, and life security systems, consisting of smoke alarm and reductions systems, emergency situation illumination, and lift repair
• Replacements/maintenance of roof coverings at numerous campuses
• General districtwide maintenance/repair
• Construction/equipment of upkeep patronize Uhland
• Replacement of materials/equipment for all arts programs
• Replacement of materials/equipment for all sports programs
• Purchase of land for future institution sites
• Bond assistance positions/programs/services

Proposition B – Approved

Prop B passed with 57 percent of the ballot, accepting $396,063,095 for:

• Construction/equipment of brand-new extensive secondary school with 2,800 trainee capacity

Proposition C – Rejected

Prop C fell short with 48 percent of the ballot, declining $6,096,071 for:

• Growth of sub-varsity arena to a capability past 1,000 seats to enable a 2nd, common area university competitors space

Proposition D – 50/50

Prop D obtained a split ballot. The $51,354,633 was for:

• Building and construction and furnishing of 4 outside, protected and lighted sports and arts academic, wedding rehearsal, and efficiency centers, one for every secondary school consisting of the suggested 4th one in Prop B.

Proposition E – Approved

Prop E passed with 61 percent of the ballot, accepting $16,200,000 for:

• Network switches over whatsoever campuses
• Uniterruptible power switches over whatsoever campuses
• Phone system substitutes whatsoever campuses
• Instructional modern technology tools whatsoever campuses
• Common location stereo element replacements
• Replacement of out-of-date area printshop machines
• New copy machines whatsoever campuses

Tax impact

There is no tax obligation price boost prepared for, states the area.

For more details on Hays CISD’s bond, click on this link.

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Lockhart ISD

Lockhart ISD asked citizens for $93.5 million, offered in a solitary proposal.

Recommendation A – Approved

Prop A passed with 75 percent of the ballot, accepting $93.5 million for:

• Building and construction of brand-new intermediate school with 1,200 trainee capacity
• Funds for future advancement of various other schools as the area grows

Tax impact

Lockhart ISD states that the bond will certainly not boost the tax obligation price for homeowner, yet pass or stop working, the I&S price will certainly continue to be the very same.

For more details on Lockhart ISD’s bond, click on this link.

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Marble Falls ISD

Marble Falls ISD asked citizens for $172.2 million, divided right into 4 proposals.

Recommendation A – Approved

Prop A passed with 76 percent of the ballot, accepting $131,435,000 for:

• Districtwide center restorations, upkeep, security & & security
• Replacement/maintenance old buses
• New drop-off/pick-up lanes, auto parking places for Highland Lakes and Spicewood elementaries
• Additions/renovations of primary school restrooms/classrooms
• Replacement/ADA upgrade for primary school playgrounds
• Expansion/upgrade of Occupation & Technical Education and learning classrooms
• Enhancements/replacements/purchases of furnishings, publications, attires, educational program and educational products, amphitheater microphones/transmitters, scientific research laboratory instruments
• Expansion of the secondary school band hall, enhancement of devoted dance/drill area, improvement of existing secondary school auditorium
• Installation of districtwide electronic marquees
• Replacement/installation of energy-efficient components, consisting of setting up solar panels

Proposition B- Approved

Prop B passed with 75 percent of the ballot, accepting$ 2,200,000 for:

• Substitute of student/staff devices

Proposition C- Approved

Prop C passed with 67 percent of the ballot, accepting$ 12,515,000 for:

• Setup of synthetic grass on softball field
• Replacement of Mustang Arena turf
• Addition of brand-new scoreboard for Mustang Stadium
• Addition of basketball storage locker room
• Relocation/upgrade of ball park with synthetic turf

Proposition D- Approved

Prop A passed with 68 percent of the ballot, accepting$ 26,050,000 for:

• Building and construction of 54,000-sq-ft multi-purpose structure for high school/middle institution sports, marching band, cheerleading, Starlettes, PE courses and primary area days
• Construction of brand-new secondary school weight room
• Construction of brand-new secondary school accessory gym

Tax impact

Marble Autumns ISD states that the bond will certainly not lead to a rise to the present tax obligation price, which rests at 89 cents per $100 of residential property evaluation.

For more details on Marble Falls ISD’s bond, click on this link.

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Prairie Lea ISD

Prairie Lea ISD asked citizens for$ 8.55 million, offered as a solitary proposal.

Recommendation A- Rejected

Prop A stopped working with 48 percent of the ballot, declining$ 8.55 million for:

• Restoration of primary school
• Renovation/expansion of restrooms
• Improvements to auditorium
• Renovations of gym restroom/locker room
• Improvements to university parking/driveway
• Repairs to crucial infrastructure/equipment, consisting of heating and cooling, electric and lighting
• Creation of management office/community conference space

Tax impact

PLISD states that if accepted, the bond would certainly not boost the tax obligation price.

For more details on Pasture Lea ISD’s bond, click on this link.

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Wimberley ISD

Wimberley ISD asked citizens for$ 135 million, divided right into 4 proposals.

Recommendation A- Approved

Prop A passed with 73 percent of the ballot, accepting$ 109,990,000 for:

• Expansions/construction at several campuses/facilities to attend to registration development, consisting of in health clubs, band halls, a brand-new multi-purpose academic amphitheater, boosted parking
• Purchases to boost bus fleet
• Purchase of land for future area expansion
• Construction of multi-purpose task surface area( a 70-yard synthetic grass area with 15 feet of drainage on all sides
• Upgrades to center facilities, consisting of heating and cooling, mechanical, pipes, car park, lifts, illumination, sidewalks
• Repairs/improvements to outside and inside of WHS and DJH
• Repairs/improvements to sports centers, consisting of at Texan Fitness center, Bridges Health Club and both DJH gyms
• Replacement/addition of Wireless Gain access to Points
• Updates to web server infrastructure
• Replacement/upgrades to existing network firewall
• Replacement/upgrades to existing wired switches
• Replacement of area copiers
• Replacement/standardization of intercom systems districtwide
• Upgrades to discharge alarm/fire security equipment
• Construction of safety secure fencing at WHS/DJH
• Addition/replacement of security video cameras on buses and campuses
• Re-keying of university doors
• Purchase of panic sharp system/security tools for staff

Proposition B- Approved

Prop B passed with 74 percent of the ballot, accepting$ 6,050,000 for:

• Purchase/upgrade of student/staff devices/support equipment

Proposition C- Approved

Prop A passed with 61 percent of the ballot, accepting $5,730,000 for:

• Substitute of grass at Texan Stadium
• Renovation of track
• Replacement/addition of seating
• Relocation of shot/discus field
• Repairs/replacement to area lighting
• Expansion of concessions
• Improvements to drainage
• Purchase/upgrade to washing equipment

Proposition D- Approved

Prop D passed with 64 percent of the ballot, accepting$ 13,230,000 for:

• Building and construction of shaded multi-purpose task facility for sports and arts educational/rehearsal/practice area *

* This will certainly cover the grass area suggested in Prop A.

Tax impact

Wimberley ISD states the bond is prepared for to boost the tax obligation price by 3 cents, which would certainly convert to a month-to-month tax obligation boost of $ 10 for a WISD home owner whose home has a taxed worth of$ 400,000.

For more details on Wimberley ISD’s bond, click on this link.

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