Round Rock ISD:
Voters considered a nearly $300 million bond package Saturday for the Round Rock Independent School District.
The bonds cover building a new middle school and an elementary school, refreshing technology, renovations, and other projects.
The three propositions would cost voters an average of $3.55 per month, according to RRISD. That’s for a home with a value of $200,264.
Live Election Results
Pflugerville ISD:
Residents voted on a $287 million bond package that includes a proposed $104 million to build the district’s fourth high school and a 3,500 seat stadium east of SH130. The rest of the money would go toward a new elementary school, technology upgrades, and other improvements throughout the district.
According to our content partners at Community Impact Newspaper, PISD officials said there will be no increase to property tax rates if the bond is approved. Texas school districts divide property taxes into two portions: one part to fund maintenance and operations, and another to pay off debt accumulated through bonds. In 2012, the district’s board of trustees increased the tax rate for debt payments to 50 cents per $100 of property valuation, which is the maximum allowed under state law. By increasing the tax rate two years ago, the district has been able to clear enough debt off its books to add new bonds in 2014.
The State Comptroller’s office lists this as the 7th largest bond in Texas to be decided in the May 10th election.
Manor ISD:
Voters in Manor ISD considered $124.9 million in bonds. If passed, the money will be used for the acquisition, construction and equipment of school buildings. This includes improvements and additions to Manor High School, a new middle school, a new elementary school, and improvements to existing campuses and facilities. The purchase of school sites and school buses would also be included. The district says the bond would not change the district’s existing tax rate.
Dripping Springs ISD
Residents voted on a $92.4 million bond package Saturday. $55.7 million will go toward construction of a new middle school and elementary campus if the bond passes. $14.75-million is for a new multi-purpose stadium. The district allotted $7.51 million for anticipated construction cost increases. The remaining funds would be used for other technology and facility improvements.
The district says if the bond passes, it would raise taxes by $8.33 per month on a home valued at $200,000.