Pittsburg ISD 2024 School Bond
Election Day is Saturday, May 4th
PRESS RELEASE
The Pittsburg Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a School Bond Election for May 4, 2024.
A Facilities Planning Committee of more than 20 Pittsburg ISD community members developed the proposal with the staff and administration; this process has been ongoing since 2022. Their primary task was to develop and present to the Board of Trustees a long-term plan that included a recommendation for implementation.
I want to thank our board, staff, and planning committee for their hard work to help get us to this point. It’s been eight years since the last capital investment in Pittsburg ISD, and several areas in our schools will be addressed in this bond proposal.
Texas school districts do not receive state funding for renovating or building new schools. Instead, they must receive funds through school bond elections. The 2024 Bond will ask voters to consider a $93.8 million package in two propositions.
Proposition A is for $74.4 million and would include the following:
New High School
Safety & Security
Bus Road
If voters approve $74.4 million for Proposition A in May, the estimated impact would be $16.4858 per month for a home valued at $99,763 (after applying the $100,000 homestead exemption) — $199,763 is the average market value for a home in Pittsburg ISD.
Proposition B is for $19.4 million and would include the following:
Junior High Additions and renovations
Safety & Security
If voters approve $19.4 million for Proposition B in May, the estimated impact would be $4.2981 per month for a home valued at $99,763 (after applying the $100,000 homestead exemption) - $199,763 is the average market value for a home in Pittsburg ISD.
If voters approve the total $93.8 million for both Proposition A and B in May, the estimated impact would be $20.7839 per month for a home valued at $99,763 (after applying the $100,000 homestead exemption) - $199,763 is the average market value for a home in Pittsburg ISD.
Recent legislation delivered the largest property tax cut in Texas history. The combination of compression and the $100,000 homestead exemption cut school district property taxes for homeowners around the state.
We want to make sure that our community is well-informed with the facts around this bond proposal. We will contact everyone by mail, email, and social media with factual information about the bond propositions. More information about the bond will be available on the district website.
Early voting begins April 22 and ends April 30, and Election Day is Saturday, May 4.
Conceptual High School Design
Aerial East View
Aerial South View
- - - EARLY VOTING: APRIL 22ND-30TH
- - - EARLY VOTING: APRIL 22ND-30TH
THIS BOND PROPOSAL WILL ADDRESS THESE PRIORITIES:
New high school campus, secured, and safely contained within enclosed boundaries;
New sixth grade wing and new cafeteria at Junior High Campus to accommodate sixth, seventh and eighth grades, including a dedicated Junior High life skills department;
Moving sixth grade to Junior high will help to alleviate space constraint issues at lower grade levels and to accommodate increased enrollment from the State-mandated Full-Day Pre-K at the Primary campus;
A dedicated bus road connecting the Primary campus, Junior High campus and High School campus to alleviate traffic on Texas, Elm and Broach streets.
If approved by the voters, the bond will address the facility priorities at all grade levels throughout the entire District.
STAY INFORMED…
EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE AND POLLING LOCATIONS:
First Day to Early Voting
Monday, April 22, 2024
Last Day to Early Voting
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Monday, April 22nd-Tuesday, April 30th (INCLUDING WEEKENDS)
Polling Location Hours: 7AM-7PM (Weekdays)
10AM-4PM (Saturday)
12PM-3PM (Sunday)
Polling Locations:
— PISD High School Auditorium —
300 N Texas St. Pittsburg, TX 75686
— Pittsburg Fire Station —
514 S Greer Blvd. Pittsburg, TX 75686
— Douglas Alumni Community Center —
408 Terry St, Pittsburg, TX, 75686
ELECTION DAY SCHEDULE AND POLLING LOCATIONS:
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Polling location hours: 7AM-7PM
Pittsburg Elementary / Intermediate Cafetorium
106 Fulton Street
Pittsburg, Texas 75686
Anyone who is a registered voter residing within the Pittsburg Independent School District boundaries can vote in this election. You do not have to own property or be a taxpayer to vote. Regardless of how you vote, we encourage you to do so, your vote is your voice! For voters who are not already registered, you may become a registered voter by having your voter registration card post-marked no later than 30 days prior to the election date of May 4, 2024.
You can use the link below to check your registration status, register if you are not already registered and look for an early voting polling location near you.
https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER:
https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do
Last Day to Register to Vote:
April 4, 2024
EFFECT ON HOMEOWNERS
Projected Tax Increase Both Monthly and Annually includes the $100,000 Homestead Exemption
25¢ Tax Increase
*No Tax Increase above the frozen level on the Homestead of Taxpayers 65 years of age and older who have applied for and received the Age 65 Freeze.
$20.78
PER MONTH
$99,763 HOME
(after applying the $100,000 homestead exemption)
$199,763 is the average market value for a home in Pittsburg ISDIF APPROVED BY THE VOTERS:
Prop A = $16.4858 per month for the average home $99,763
Prop B = $4.2981 per month for the average home $99,763
Both PROPS = $20.7839 per month for the average home $99,763
(after applying for the $100,000 homestead exemption)
School District taxes on resident homesteads (except for subsequent improvements) are FROZEN in the year a taxpayer turns 65 years of age and will not increase as a result of this Bond Election.
The disabled are also able to have their school taxes FROZEN. It's important to note that the taxpayer must apply for the exemption. This application must be made to your County’s Appraisal District.
Residence Homestead Exemption
All homestead applications must be accompanied by a copy of applicant's drivers license or other information as required by the Texas Property Tax Code. Applicant may also be required to complete an affidavit to qualify for an exemption under certain situations.
ELECTION DAY: MAY 4, 2024
ELECTION DAY: MAY 4, 2024
Projected new tax rate for PISD, if proposed bond program is approved by voters in the May Election!
2023 - 24
$0.869
2022 - 23
$1.05
2021 - 22
$1.08
2020 - 21
$1.14
2019 - 20
$1.17
$1.24
