WACO, Texas — The Connally Independent School District Board of Trustees have taken a significant step towards enhancing educational facilities and ensuring the safety and security of its campuses by calling for a bond election on May 2024.
The election day is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, with early voting opportunities running from April 22 through April 30.
In a unanimous decision, the Connally ISD Board of Trustees accepted the recommendation of the Cadet Improvement Committee to pursue a bond package aimed at constructing a new elementary school catering to grades 2 through 5, alongside comprehensive renovations to existing traditional school facilities.
The bond proposal, totaling $60 million, was developed and endorsed by the Cadet Improvement Committee, a diverse group representing various members of the community, including local citizens, civic and business leaders, parents, and school staff.
Key areas of focus for the bond package include prioritizing safety and security measures across all campuses, potential construction of new facilities, as well as maintenance and upgrades to existing structures.
While this investment involves an average monthly school tax increase of approximately $22.60 for the average valued homestead within the district, taxpayers aged 65 and older who have applied for and received the Age 65 or Older Exemption will not experience any tax increase above the frozen level.
To assist property owners in understanding the potential impact of the bond, the district will provide a tax-impact calculator on its website.