Voters in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD, which includes some of Bexar’s East Side, will decide whether or not to approve a $295 million bond proposal for big-ticket upgrades and technology.
Last year, the district went out for a voter-approval tax rate election, asking voters to approve a 6-cent rate increase that would’ve unlocked an extra $16.2 million for maintenance and operations costs but voters narrowly rejected it.
This time around, the district is proposing keeping the rate the same, but extended over more years to generate additional revenue. Texas law requires districts to label that as a “tax increase” on the ballot.
May’s bond election would focus on capital and infrastructure projects.
It will be broken down into three components, the largest of which covers general facilities, including campus security, HVAC replacements, technology infrastructure and play areas. That part of the bond, known as Proposition A, totals more than $230 million.
Proposition B would provide more than $55 million for sports facilities, while Proposition C would provide $9 million for technology for teachers and students.
Voters can choose whether they are “For” or “Against” each individual proposition.
What is Proposition A?
Full ballot text: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE; the issuance of bonds in the amount of $230,735,000 for school facilities and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.”
What is Proposition B?
Full ballot text: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE; the issuance of bonds in the amount of $55,305,000 for school stadium facilities and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.”
What is Proposition C?
Full ballot text: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE; the issuance of bonds in the amount of $9,065,000 for school technology improvements and the levy of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds.”
