The School Funding Election (VATRE) would provide over $1 million while lowering the tax rate to $1.0638, to support staff, educational resources, and academic programs.

Proposition B

What does the VATRE Support?​

Maintaining Academic Programming​

Like STEM, Robotics, UIL, CTE, and Science fairs.​

Maintaining Continued Classroom Investments ​

In instruction, ​student support, and technology.​

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

Generates approximately $650,000 annually for District operations​

  • Lowers the total tax rate by nearly four cents to $1.0638

  • Allows the District to retain $373,000 from existing agreements with local corporations

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​

  • STEM and robotics programs​

  • UIL and science fairs​

  • Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways

  • Band, theatre, color guard​, dance