The School Funding Election would provide over $1 million in additional funding for classrooms.
Should the VATRE pass, the district is still in a position to lower the tax rate to $1.0638, or roughly 4 cents.
Proposition B
What would the VATRE Address?
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Student Programs & Opportunities
Maintain current and future academic and extracurricular programs
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Classroom Resources & Support
Keep class sizes smaller and maintain classroom support
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Retain Teachers and Support Staff
Allows the district to recruit and retain teachers and staff while remaining competitive
What Happens if the VATRE Does Not Pass?
BUDGET SHORTFALL OF OVER
$1 million
This results in potential reductions in staffing and academic programs, and the district may be forced to increase class sizes.
VATRE
Revenue
Tax rate would be $1.0638 — a nearly 4 cent decrease from 2024–25
Total Additional of $1,000,000
Maintain current funding, adding about $650,000 for operations
Keep about $373,000 from agreements with local corporations
Supports growth by funding staff, resources, and academic programs
About agreements with local corporations
(Chapter 313)
State program where companies receive a temporary tax value limitation
In return, companies make direct payments to the District
Taylor ISD’s agreement with Samsung provides $373,000
“What is a VATRE?” in plain terms:
A VATRE lets voters decide whether the district can set its Maintenance & Operations tax rate above the state-set limit. This increase generates more funding for daily operations, programs, and classroom requirements.
Supports the operating budget, including teachers, staffing, and student programs. This is similar to a checking account.
How VATRE Dollars are Used
Classroom instruction and enrichment
S.T.E.M. and robotics programs
UIL and Science Fairs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways
Band, theatre, color guard, dance