AUSTIN, Texas – Just over $1.8 billion gets on the tally this Might for 7 Central Texas college areas.
Blanco ISD, Dripping Springs ISD, Hays CISD, Lockhart ISD, Marble Falls ISD, Grassy Field Lea ISD, and Wimberley ISD are asking citizens to authorize a cumulative $1,813,166,340 in college bonds.
The bonds are to cover a large range of tasks, from brand-new building and improvement of school structures, to brand-new college buses, to modern technology framework renovations to safety and security and safety and security upgrades and even more.
What gets on the tally?
By the numbers:
Below’s what each area is asking citizens to authorize:
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Blanco ISD – $32.965 million
Blanco ISD is asking citizens for $32.965 million, divided right into 2 suggestions.
Proposal A – $32.215 million
- HVAC 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 Job & & Technical Education And Learning (CTE) building
- District improvements to boost framework, curricula, auto parking and pathways, illumination, safety and security & & safety and security, band hall with led marching pad, Ag center, and outside structure improvements
- Bus acquisitions to change existing path and extracurricular buses
Proposition B – $750,000
- Acquisition/update of training modern technology for students/staff
Tax impact
If passed, the bond will certainly enhance tax obligations for home owners by 5.6 cents, or a regular monthly tax obligation influence of $16.33 for a typical home valued at $450,000.
Property owners with an “over 65 homestead exception” will certainly not deal with a tax obligation rise from the suggested bond.
For more details on Blanco ISD’s bond, click on this link.
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Dripping Springs ISD – $402.3 million
Dripping Springs ISD is asking citizens for $402.3 million, divided right into 2 suggestions.
Proposal A – $399.7 million
- Construction of a 2nd secondary school with a 2,500 trainee capacity
- Capital improvements/renovations for Leaking Springs HS and Fowl Springs Elementary
- Capital upkeep throughout area facilities
- Seat belts for buses, along with replacement/addition of buses and vehicles
- Technology framework and equipment
- Construction of portables
Proposition B – $2.6 million
- Technology tool revitalize for educators, team and students
- Interactive panels for classrooms
Tax impact
DSISD claims that there is no expected tax obligation rise with the suggested bond which pass or fall short, the Rate of interest & & Sinking( I&S) tax obligation price will certainly remain the very same for 2025.
The I&S tax obligation price has actually held stable at 35 cents per $100 of home worth considering that 2016, claims the area.
For more details regarding DSISD’s suggested bond, consisting of a style principle for the 2nd secondary school, click on this link.
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Hays CISD- $968.65 million
Hays CISD is asking citizens for $968.65 million, divided right into 5 suggestions.
Proposal A – $498,937,541
- Building and construction of brand-new primary school
- Design costs for brand-new grade school and brand-new center school
- Rehabilitations/expansions at 4 grade schools, 6 intermediate schools, and 3 high schools
- Improvements to Job 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 and security gain access to control buildings
- New buses to finish area strategy to have bus fleet completely outfitted with seatbelts
- Replacements to mechanical, electrical/plumbing, and life safety and security systems, consisting of emergency alarm and reductions systems, emergency situation illumination, and lift repair
- Replacements/maintenance of roofings at different 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 college sites
- Bond assistance positions/programs/services
Proposition B – $396,063,095
- Construction/equipment of brand-new extensive secondary school with 2,800 trainee capacity
Proposition C – $6,096,071
- Development of sub-varsity arena to a capability past 1,000 seats to enable a 2nd, common area university competitors space
Proposition D – $51,354,633
- Building and construction and furnishing of 4 exterior, protected and lighted sports and arts instructional, wedding rehearsal, and efficiency centers, one for every secondary school consisting of the suggested 4th one in Prop B.
Proposition E – $16,200,000
- Network changes in any way campuses
- Uniterruptible power changes in any way campuses
- Phone system substitutes in any way campuses
- Instructional modern technology tools in any way campuses
- Common location stereo element replacements
- Replacement of obsolete area printshop machines
- New copy machines in any way campuses
Tax impact
There is no tax obligation price rise prepared for with this bond, claims the area.
For more details on Hays CISD’s suggested bond, click on this link.
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Lockhart ISD – $93.5 million
Lockhart ISD is asking citizens for $93.5 million, divided right into 2 suggestions.
Proposal A – $92 million
- Construction of brand-new intermediate school with 1,200 trainee capacity
Proposition B – $1.5 million
- Funds for future advancement of various other universities as the area grows
Tax impact
Lockhart ISD claims that the suggested bond will certainly not enhance the tax obligation price for homeowner, however pass or fall short, the I&S price will certainly continue to be the very same.
Additionally, if the bond does not pass, the area intends to proceed spending for portables to house the climbing trainee populace. LISD claims that considering that 2019, it has actually invested $2,149,523 of taxpayer cash from its Upkeep & & Workflow( M&O) budget plan on mobile structures.
For more details on Lockhart ISD’s bond, consisting of a map of where the suggested intermediate school will certainly be, click on this link.
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Marble Loss ISD – $172.2 million
Marble Loss ISD is asking citizens for $172.2 million, divided right into 4 suggestions.
Proposal A – $131,435,000
- Districtwide center improvements, upkeep, safety and security & & security
- Replacement/maintenance old buses
- New drop-off/pick-up lanes, auto parking places for Highland Lakes and Spicewood elementaries
- Additions/renovations of grade school restrooms/classrooms
- Replacement/ADA upgrade for grade school playgrounds
- Expansion/upgrade of Job & Technical Education and learning classrooms
- Enhancements/replacements/purchases of furnishings, publications, attires, educational program and training products, amphitheater microphones/transmitters, scientific research laboratory instruments
- Expansion of the secondary school band hall, enhancement of devoted dance/drill area, improvement of existing secondary school auditorium
- Installation of districtwide electronic marquees
- Replacement/installation of energy-efficient components, consisting of setting up solar panels
Proposition B-$ 2,200,000
- Substitute of student/staff devices
Proposition C-$ 12,515,000
- 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-$ 26,050,000
- Building and construction of 54,000-sq-ft multi-purpose structure for high school/middle college 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 Loss ISD claims that the bond, if authorized, will certainly not cause a rise to the present tax obligation price, which rests at 89 cents per$ 100 of home assessment.
For more details on Marble Falls ISD’s suggested bond, click on this link.
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Prairie Lea ISD- $8.55 million
Prairie Lea ISD is asking citizens for $8.55 million, provided as a solitary suggestion.
Proposal A-$ 8,550,000
- Restoration of primary school
- Renovation/expansion of restrooms
- Improvements to auditorium
- Renovations of gym restroom/locker room
- Improvements to school parking/driveway
- Repairs to important infrastructure/equipment, consisting of heating and cooling, electric and lighting
- Creation of management office/community conference space
Tax impact
PLISD claims that if authorized, the bond would certainly not enhance the tax obligation price.
For more details on Grassy field Lea ISD’s suggested bond, click on this link.
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Wimberley ISD- $135 million
Wimberley ISD is asking citizens for $135 million, divided right into 4 suggestions.
Proposal A-$ 109,990,000
- Expansions/construction at several campuses/facilities to deal with registration development, consisting of in health clubs, band halls, a brand-new multi-purpose instructional amphitheater, raised parking
- Purchases to enhance 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 framework, consisting of heating and cooling, mechanical, pipes, parking area, lifts, illumination, sidewalks
- Repairs/improvements to outside and inside of WHS and DJH
- Repairs/improvements to sports centers, consisting of at Texan Health club, Bridges Fitness Center 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 terminate alarm/fire defense equipment
- Construction of safety and security fence at WHS/DJH
- Addition/replacement of safety and security video cameras on buses and campuses
- Re-keying of school doors
- Purchase of panic sharp system/security tools for staff
Proposition B-$ 6,050,000
- Purchase/upgrade of student/staff devices/support equipment
Proposition C- $5,730,000
- Substitute of grass at Texan Stadium
- Renovation of track
- Replacement/addition of seating
- Relocation of shot/discus field
- Repairs/replacement to area lighting
- Expansion of concessions
- Improvements to drainage
- Purchase/upgrade to washing equipment
Proposition D-$ 13,230,000
- 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 claims the bond is prepared for to enhance the tax obligation price by 3 cents, which would certainly equate to a regular monthly tax obligation rise of$ 10 for a WISD property owner whose home has a taxed worth of$ 400,000.
For more details on Wimberley ISD’s suggested bond, click on this link.
Early Ballot and Political election information
What you can do:
Political election Day is established for Saturday, May 3.
Central Texans can begin casting their tallies in-person throughout Very early Ballot, which will certainly range from April 22 via April 29.
Tuesday, April 22, is the last day to sign up to elect by mail for the May political election. All applications need to be obtained by close of organization.
The Resource: Info in this record originates from the area web sites for Blanco ISD, Dripping Springs ISD, Hays CISD, Lockhart ISD, Marble Falls ISD, Grassy Field Lea ISD and Wimberley ISD.
