Election 2024
Voting Information
ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, Nov. 5
EARLY VOTING
Oct. 21 - Nov. 1
DEADLINE TO REGISTER
Monday, Oct. 7
All registered voters within the boundaries of East Central ISD are qualified to vote.
ELECTION 2024
East Central ISD is growing rapidly, and enrollment will double over the next 8 years
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The district’s enrollment will go from 11,176 students currently to 25,617 by 2033.
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The 24-25 projection for East Central ISD enrollment is 11,920 students.
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East Central ISD is projected to reach 14,083 students in three years by the end of 2026-27. By 2032, the district is projected to nearly double enrollment, with 23,879 students.
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Over the next 10 years, it is estimated that another 35,000 single-family units will be built in the district, increasing enrollment by another 14,000 students and giving East Central ISD over 27,000 students by 2033.
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An additional demographic study was conducted in the spring of 2024 compared to the 2022 study, showing continued, steady growth.
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New housing construction continues to drive the majority of enrollment growth in ECISD, adding 600-1,500 students annually in the first five years. As new housing developments accelerate, enrollment growth will increase.
PROPOSITION DETAILS
- By the Community, For the Community
- Voting Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Estimated Impact
- Election 2024 Resources
- Notice of Election, Ballot Language and Order
By the Community, For the Community
The Bond Advisory Committee was re-convened in Fall 2024 and has over 100 members. It comprises parents, teachers, administrators, and community members who reside within the school district's boundaries or have children enrolled.
Comprehensive facilities review process began by the committee of the following:
- FFA, JROTC, Band, Dance, Cheer, Choir facilities
- Athletic Facilities
- Technology facilities
- Results from a demographic update presented in Spring 2024 by College Station-based Population and Survey Analysts (PASA).
- District attendance numbers
- A discussion regarding district-wide facility ages, statuses and needs to match or add to the others.
After the presentations, the participating committee members held brainstorming and discussion sessions. They studied district growth, facility and other needs identified by administration or committee members, and related financial considerations.
A diverse steering committee of more than 117 citizens, community leaders, campus staff, and parents met to study and prioritize the district’s needs. Based on their recommendations, this election package was created.
Voting Information
VOTE BY MAIL
Applications for voting by mail should be received no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on Friday, October 25. Applications should be sent to:
- Mail:
- Early Voting Clerk
- 1103 S. Frio, Suite 200
- San Antonio, Texas 78207-6328
- In Person:
- Early Voting Clerk
- 1103 S. Frio, Suite 200
- San Antonio, Texas 78207-6328
If an application for ballot by mail is faxed or emailed (or if a federal postcard application is faxed), the applicant must also mail the original application so that the early voting clerk receives the original no later than four days after receiving the emailed or faxed copy.
To register to vote or to find out your registration status, call the Bexar County Elections Department 210-335-8683, or visit their website at https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department. The last day to register to vote in this election is Monday, October 7.
VOTING DATES
- ELECTION DAY - Tuesday, Nov. 5
- EARLY VOTING - Oct. 21 - Nov. 1
- REGISTER TO VOTE - Monday, Oct. 7
EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS, DAYS AND TIMES
- Monday, Oct 21 - Friday, Oct 25: 8am - 6pm
- Saturday, Oct 26: 8am - 8 pm
- Sunday, Oct 27: Noon - 6pm
- Monday, Oct 28 - Friday, Nov 1: 8am - 8pm
Locations near East Central ISD:
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EAST CENTRAL ISD (Boardroom)
6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd -
SCHAEFER BRANCH LIBRARY
6322 US Hwy 87 E -
OLD CONVERSE CITY HALL
407 S. Seguin Rd
All Voting Locations for Early Voting:
Main Early Voting Location: Bexar County Election Department, 1103 S. Frio
BEXAR COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER (Basement, South End) (Sotano, Lado sur) |
300 Dolorosa |
BROOKHOLLOW LIBRARY |
530 Heimer Road |
CASTLE HILLS CITY HALL (Community Room) |
209 Lemonwood Dr |
CHRISTIAN FAMILY BAPTIST CHURCH |
1589 Grosenbacher |
CLAUDE BLACK COMMUNITY CENTER |
2805 East Commerce |
CODY BRANCH LIBRARY |
11441 Vance Jackson |
COLLINS GARDEN BRANCH LIBRARY |
200 N. Park Blvd. |
CONVERSE COMMUNITY EVENT CENTER |
407 S. Seguin Rd |
COPERNICUS COMMUNITY CENTER |
5003 Lord Rd |
CORTEZ BRANCH LIBRARY |
2803 Hunter Blvd |
EAST CENTRAL ISD ADMIN. BLDG |
6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd. |
ENCINO BRANCH LIBRARY |
2515 East Evans Rd |
FAIR OAKS RANCH POLICE DEPT. (TRAINING ROOM) |
7286 Dietz Elkhorn Dr. |
FRANK GARRETT MULTI SERVICE CENTER |
1226 N.W. 18th St. |
****GREAT NORTHWEST BRANCH LIBRARY |
9050 Wellwood |
GUERRA BRANCH LIBRARY |
7978 W. Military Drive |
HELOTES CITY HALL |
12951 Bandera Rd |
IGO BRANCH LIBRARY |
13330 Kyle Seale Parkway |
JOHNSTON BRANCH LIBRARY |
6307 Sun Valley Drive |
KIRBY CITY HALL |
112 Bauman |
LEON VALLEY CONFERENCE CENTER |
6427 Evers Rd |
LION’S FIELD ADULT AND SENIOR CENTER |
2809 Broadway |
MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH |
963 SW 40TH ST |
MAVERICK BRANCH LIBRARY |
8700 Mystic Park |
MCCRELESS BRANCH LIBRARY |
1023 Ada Street |
MEMORIAL BRANCH LIBRARY |
3222 Culebra |
MISSION BRANCH LIBRARY |
3134 Roosevelt Ave |
NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE (Medina CTE Center, Bldg. 800, Rm. 104) |
1201 Kitty Hawk Rd. |
NORTHSIDE ACTIVITY CENTER |
7001 Culebra |
NORTHWEST VISTA COLLEGE (Mt. Laurel Hall, Rm. 101 A&B) |
3535 N. Ellison Dr |
OUR LADY OF THE LAKE UNIVERSITY (Sueltenfuss Library Com. Room) |
411 S.W. 24TH St. |
PALO ALTO COLLEGE (Palomino Center, Rm 110) |
1400 W. Villaret Blvd |
PARMAN BRANCH LIBRARY@Stone Oak |
20735 Wilderness Oak |
****PRECINCT 1 SATELLITE OFFICE |
3505 Pleasanton |
****PRECINCT 3 SATELLITE OFFICE |
320 Interpark Blvd. |
****SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE (Victory Center, Room 117) |
1819 N. Main Ave |
SCHAEFER BRANCH LIBRARY |
6322 US Hwy 87 E |
SEMMES BRANCH LIBRARY @ Comanche Lookout Park |
15060 Judson Road |
SHAVANO PARK CITY HALL (Lobby) |
900 Saddletree Ct |
SOMERSET CITY HALL |
7360 E 6th St. Somerset |
SOUTHSIDE ISD ADMIN BLDG |
1460 Martinez-Losoya Rd. |
ST. HEDWIG CITY HALL |
13065 FM 1346 |
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY (SA) (Mays Center, Suite 111) |
One University Way |
THOUSAND OAKS BRANCH LIBRARY |
4618 Thousand Oaks |
TOBIN BRANCH LIBRARY @Oakwell |
4134 Harry Wurzbach |
UNIVERSAL CITY LIBRARY |
100 Northview Dr |
UTSA (Bexar Room) |
1 UTSA Circle |
WINDCREST PARK CIVIC CENTER |
9310 Jim Seal Dr |
WONDERLAND MALL OF THE AMERICAS @ CROSSROADS (Suite A79) |
4522 Fredericksburg Rd |
WOODLAWN POINT CENTER FOR COMMUNITY |
702 Donaldson Ave. |
subject to change
For more information contact the office of the Bexar County Elections Administrator,
Jacquelyn F. Callanen, Early Voting Clerk
1103 S. Frio, San Antonio, Texas 78207, or by calling 210-335-VOTE (8683) or website: https://www.bexar.org/1568/Elections-Department
Applications for a ballot by mail must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 25, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is included in the East Central ISD 2024 Bond proposal?
- Why doesn’t the district just build new schools? Don’t y’all already have enough money?
- Why are we going out for a VATRE in Prop A?
- What would happen if the VATRE doesn’t pass?
- Are there plans for a second high school?
- Why does Prop B ask for a new high school and two new elementary schools? New Gymnasium and Agricultural Science Complex renovations?
- What happens if Prop B doesn’t pass?
- What is included in Prop C?
- Why do we need stadium improvements?
- What happens if Prop C doesn’t pass?
- What is included in Prop D?
- Why do the tennis courts need to be replaced and new lighting?
- Why is the softball field being relocated?
- Why are we putting in a new fieldhouse and batting cages for baseball and softball?
- Why are we renovating the baseball and softball fields?
- Where would the new schools be located?
- Would the new high school have its own stadium?
- Would the new high school have its own athletic facilities?
- What special programs would the new high school offer that the current high school does not?
- Will the new high school be the Hornets or another mascot? What will the school colors be?
- How many students would be at the new high school? Would it be able to accommodate future growth?
- Will the new high school have similar programs as ECHS
- When will the new high school open?
- When will the new elementary schools open?
- Could you please elaborate on what “closing out the 2022 bond” means?
- When was the last bond referendum? How were those bond funds expended?
- When are the schools from the 2022 bond scheduled to open?
- On the previous bond, the new high school wasn’t addressed because the studies indicated it wasn’t needed at the time. What changed?
- Wasn’t security addressed on the last bond?
- When is the East Central ISD Bond & VATRE Election?
- Who is qualified to vote in the East Central ISD Bond/VATRE Election?
- Where will students be during the construction process?
- How much does a portable cost?
- Can East Central ISD employees attend bond/VATRE rallies outside of their scheduled work day?
- Can East Central ISD employees endorse the bond/VATRE outside of their scheduled work day?
- How can I schedule an informative presentation for my group/organization?
What is included in the East Central ISD 2024 Bond proposal?
The 2024 ECISD Bond package was developed through a bond advisory committee with the community and school collaboration toward:
Prop A: In addition to the rising costs of inflation, the state has not adjusted the student allotment since 2019, causing ECISD to be in a $2.4 million deficit. A VATRE of $.05 to the M&O Tax Rate will allow ECISD to provide raises to teachers and staff to recruit and retain high-quality teachers and staff. This will also allow ECISD to maintain its current class sizes and avoid eliminating student programs.
Prop B: This prop responds to increased enrollment with new construction of a new High School, two new Elementary Schools (north & south), and renovation of existing Agricultural Science Complex and gym that is 45 years old.
Prop C: Hornet Stadium has not been renovated since 1982, and the pressbox was recently condemned. A facilities report found the bleachers unsafe and not compliant. While a new high school will be added if Proposition B passes, Hornet Stadium will remain the varsity playing field increased seating capacity will accommodate more spectators. In addition, the stadium is not in compliance with local building standards regarding the restrooms and concession stands. The scoreboard is at the end of its useful life and will be replaced. The stadium lighting will be updated for efficiency and effectiveness.
Prop D: The tennis courts have many parts that are unusable due to cracked and deteriorating surfaces. Softball has safety, accessibility, and drainage issues. Baseball continues to have drainage issues with escalating maintenance costs. Tennis will receive court renovations to improve safety and playability. Softball and baseball will receive artificial turf, improved drainage and cheaper maintenance. Softball would improve parking and accessibility for spectators.
Why doesn’t the district just build new schools? Don’t y’all already have enough money?
Since 2019, Texas has not increased the student allotment even though the cost of operating the district has increased due to inflation.
- The local and state revenue does not provide any money for new construction or substantial repairs.
- The Maintenance and Operations budget covers salaries and overall cost to run the district.
- This year, ECISD adopted a budget deficit of $2.4 million
Why are we going out for a VATRE in Prop A?
Teacher and Staff Pay
- This proposal takes full advantage of opportunities school districts have to maximize state funding through what is known as golden pennies, whereby the state is required to kick in more funding to a particular school district when its voters approve a higher local tax rate. Nearly 40% of the money generated from the rate of increase will come from the state.
- ECISD is the largest employer in the area, and the proposal will increase the salaries of 1,700+ employees in the community.
- The district is already making budget cuts to address a budget shortfall. Still, it cannot give teachers and staff a cost-of-living increase to keep salaries competitive without cutting more programs and adopting a deficit budget of $2.4 million. This measure will provide the funding needed for raises with a balanced budget and limited program cuts.
- The official ballot language says the proposal will generate an additional $3.8 million, which is just from local taxpayers. The proposal will also require the state to kick in over $2.8 million for ECISD, for $6.6 million in additional revenue.
- There is a national teacher shortage that is being felt throughout Texas, making competitive salaries more important than ever. This rate increase is needed to keep compensation competitive and attract and retain the most highly effective teachers.
- ECISD competes with neighboring districts for teachers. Recently, many of these districts have increased teacher pay, and the district cannot keep up without a tax rate increase. This proposal could keep salaries competitive and recruit and retain highly qualified teachers.
District |
Starting Teacher Salary |
Southside ISD |
$61,777 |
Harmony Public Schools - South Texas |
$61,476 |
Lackland ISD |
$60,000 |
Southwest ISD |
$60,000 |
Northside ISD |
$59,255 |
San Antonio ISD |
$58,400 |
East Central ISD |
$57,500 |
North East ISD |
$57,000 |
Judson ISD |
$56,000 |
East Central ranks last in the local area school districts on per pupil spending. The chart below shows the amount ECISD pays per student compared to the area's surrounding school districts. This passage of a $.05 increase will allow us to improve the amount we pay for each student attending ECISD schools.
Safety and security were a top priority for the district and board when considering the 2024 proposal
- Proposition A would include cameras, access controls, Silent Panic Alert Technology, 911 radio repeaters, cell phone boosters, perimeter fencing, bullet resistant film, mental health first aid training, campus radios, PA system upgrades, AEDs, Stop the Bleed kits, Epinephrine Pens, and additional police officers for new campuses.
- Prop A provides funds to fulfill a statewide legislative mandate signed by the governor of Texas, requiring armed personnel at all schools.
- Texas House Bill 3 requires armed personnel on every campus, but cost and recruitment prevent ECISD from complying with the new law.
What would happen if the VATRE doesn’t pass?
Currently, ECISD has a $2.4M budget deficit. If the VATRE doesn’t pass, it will increase the deficit to nearly $9M.
- Teachers and staff will no longer be able to receive a raise to keep up with cost of living increases other than the normal step increase.
- Through attrition, positions would not be filled and possibly some positions eliminated across the district.
- Class sizes will be impacted
- Some student programs may be eliminated
- It will be more challenging to recruit and retain experienced teachers.
- Other safety measures won’t be prioritized to fulfill the statewide mandate of armed personnel at all campuses.
Are there plans for a second high school?
Yes. The Facilities Planning Committee has reviewed several options, from a phase-in approach to a four-year comprehensive high school approach. The demographic studies reveal a second high school will be needed by the 2027-28 school year due to the overcrowding at East Central High School. By 2027, East Central High School will have 4,584 students. Currently, the Facilities Planning Committee and community survey revealed the desire for a comprehensive high school with a capacity of 2,500 students.
Why does Prop B ask for a new high school and two new elementary schools? New Gymnasium and Agricultural Science Complex renovations?
To keep up with growth in the community.
- Currently, projections show the high school and two elementary schools will exceed 120% capacity-based. The high school will hit this mark for the 2028-2029 school year. The elementary schools will hit this mark for the 2027-2028 school year.
- ECHS has one competition gym, and the practice gyms at the high school require repair. The bond could allow for the conversion of the older practice gyms into a new, second PE gym and updating spaces for training rooms, locker rooms, and weight rooms.
- Based on the district's growth, more students participate in the educational Agricultural Science program. More students are utilizing existing animal pens, and new pens will be added to meet program growth. An enhanced layout and operation of the Agricultural Science Complex will assist in more students participating in animal shows. The renovations also include additional pens for animal projects to keep up with growth in the district. Current pens will be updated and modernized to support the future growth of the program.
What happens if Prop B doesn’t pass?
Delaying implementation of the bond program exposes the District to escalating construction costs, which are expected to increase the proposed bond projects' total cost by an estimated 10% or $35M in the next year and an additional 8% each subsequent year.
- The high school and two elementary schools will exceed 120% capacity based on demographer projections. The high school will hit this mark for the 2028-2029 school year. The elementary schools will hit this mark for the 2027-2028 school year.
- Additional safety concerns with overpopulation of campus schools and its impact on the learning environment.
- If Prop B doesn’t pass there may be some students who will not be allowed to raise an animal project at the Agricultural Science Complex due to the unavailability of space. The current animal pens will continue to have drainage issues.
What is included in Prop C?
Why do we need stadium improvements?
The stadium is not ADA-compliant.
- No elevator
- The bleachers haven’t been updated or renovated since 1982. They have been deemed unsafe in a facility report.
- Uneven bleachers
- Sharp objects/corners
- No handrails
- Slip-and-trip hazards
- Previous repairs were not long-term fixes
- The press box at Hornet Stadium has been condemned and was removed on 6/25/2024.
- If Prop B & C passes, both high schools will share the stadium.
- Fan amenities like concession stands and restrooms no longer meet current building codes.
What happens if Prop C doesn’t pass?
Delaying implementation of the bond program exposes the District to escalating construction costs, which are expected to increase the proposed bond projects' total cost by an estimated 10% in the next year and an additional 8% each subsequent year.
- There will be no press box on the home side. Currently, a mobile press box has been created on the ground level on the track. There is not room in the mobile press box for coaches, just the timekeeper and the announcers.
- The stadium will continue to have ADA compliance issues.
- The stadium bleachers will not be fixed.
What is included in Prop D?
Why do the tennis courts need to be replaced and new lighting?
The current tennis courts are unsafe because of cracked and deteriorating surfaces. Tournaments run long and not all are lit to provide lighting once it is dark.
- Other districts opt to play at other courts instead of East Central’s.
- With any rain, water pools into large puddles preventing them from drying quickly and properly.
- Currently, only four of the eight courts have lighting.
Why is the softball field being relocated?
- The current Softball field has natural grass and has drainage and maintenance issues when inclement weather hits the area.
- The facilities report deemed the softball complex has accessibility and safety issues for spectators.
- Location is far away from the parking lot.
- No handicap parking available near facility.
- The pathway to the facility has many cracks, undulations, slip-and-trip hazards.
- Softball has no adjacent parking for spectators, making it difficult for those with mobility challenges to attend the games. The bond would move parking to be more adjacent to the field to improve accessibility for all patrons.
- It improves ADA accessibility and access.
- By relocating closer to baseball, spectators, parents, family and friends will have closer access to the facility.
- With Prop D, baseball and softball can utilize shared facilities. For example, covered batting cages and locker rooms adjacent to their playing facilities.
Why are we putting in a new fieldhouse and batting cages for baseball and softball?
Currently, both programs travel at great distances from the locker rooms to their playing and practice. This creates safety concerns for student-athletes walking at night and lost practice time due to transitions between locker rooms and practice facilities. A new field house would allow both teams to dress in a space adjacent to their facilities, therefore improving safety and practice time.
Prop D includes new, covered batting cages with 6-8 bays.
- The addition of covered batting cages allows the baseball and softball programs to hit after dark with lighting and protection from inclement weather.
- The ability to practice even during inclement weather.
- The facility will allow both teams to use hitting and pitching areas.
- Protective netting for safety.
- Storage area for teams to hold equipment.
- It would be between the storage area / field house.
Why are we renovating the baseball and softball fields?
- The turf will improve the overall cost of maintenance to maintain the fields, increase safety to student athletes, and improve drainage.
- The current stands for both programs do not adequately support the number of spectators to attend safely.
- Increase storage for both programs who are currently purchasing shipping containers as storage. Severe weather has caused damage to equipment in those containers. New storage would eliminate loss of resources and equipment for both teams.
- The current baseball press box is in major need of repair and is towards the end of its useful life.
- The current Baseball and softball fields are natural grass and have drainage and maintenance issues. Prop D adds turf, new lighting, fan restrooms, improved drainage, increased seating, and improved ADA accessibility.
Where would the new schools be located?
Would the new high school have its own stadium?
Would the new high school have its own athletic facilities?
What special programs would the new high school offer that the current high school does not?
Will the new high school be the Hornets or another mascot? What will the school colors be?
How many students would be at the new high school? Would it be able to accommodate future growth?
The new high school will be built for 2,200 with a core for 3,200. This means that the cafeteria, library, athletics, and other common areas will be built for 3,200 for future growth. Instructional spaces will accommodate 2,200 students until a future bond will allow us to build additional instructional spaces.
Will the new high school have similar programs as ECHS
When will the new high school open?
When will the new elementary schools open?
Could you please elaborate on what “closing out the 2022 bond” means?
Could you please elaborate on what “closing out the 2022 bond” means? Are you using new bond debt to pay off the old one because you expect interest rates to be lower? The $.19 increase – is that required to pay the new debt, or will it be earmarked for the old bond as well?
- We are not using new bond debt to pay off old.
- Currently, not all the bonds from 2022 have been sold. These bonds will be sold at a later date and will increase our I&S tax rate by $.03 as we shared with the community back in 2022. This is factored into the $.19 total I&S tax rate increase or 2022 + 2024. Or put another way, $.03 +$.16 = $.19. Please note that the $.16 will not take effect until after 2027 and there will be no impact from the 2024 bond for the first year.
When was the last bond referendum? How were those bond funds expended?
The 2022 Bond projects are scheduled to be on time and on budget. East Central ISD voters passed the proposed 2022 Bond by 62 percent, approving the $240 million package to address overcrowding at every campus, as well as safety and security, career and technical education, and land purchases for future growth.
The increased enrollment response includes the addition of two new elementary schools (Honor Elementary and Elementary School South), a new middle school (Valor), and new pre-K and Kindergarten classroom additions at several schools. This bond includes a new transportation facility and renovation of the existing facility for a new warehouse and new Police headquarters.
The 2022 Bond also created safer and more energy-efficient environments with secure entry vestibules, addressed building safety codes, improved drop-off and pick-up areas, and improved energy efficiency. All schools are now equitable for security vestibules, bullet-resistant glass and perimeter fencing.
Security Improvements
- Enhanced security measures across High School
- Improved security at vestibule at Legacy Jr. High
- Improved security at vestibule at Heritage MS
- Improved security at vestibule at Tradition ES
- Improved security at vestibule or exterior entry at South Campus
- Improved security at vestibule or exterior entry at CAST Lead
- Security vestibules are already in place at Salado, Pecan Valley, Harmony, Highland Forest and Sinclair as part of the 2016 construction program.
Oak Crest Elementary
- Installed energy-efficient lighting
- Introduced co-labs into existing learning wings
- Constructed a new Pre-K/K Learning Wing with 12 classrooms (net of 8)
- Added new A/V devices for student learning
- Constructed new pickup/dropoff turnaround
Highland Forest Elementary
- Introduced co-labs into existing learning wings
- Constructed a new Pre-K/K Learning Wing with 12 classrooms (net of 8)
- Installed energy-efficient lighting
- Added new A/V devices for student learning
- Revised fire lanes
- Constructed a new pickup/drop-off loop
Legacy Middle School
- Added new sidewalks to access outdoor facilities
- Painted interior
- Constructed new freestanding restroom bldg. at field
- Added new outdoor collaborative learning spaces
- Energy efficient lighting
- Constructed new secured vestibule
- Improved parent stack space
Heritage Middle School
- Added new outdoor collaborative learning spaces
- Upgraded HVAC controls
- Installed energy-efficient lighting
- Constructed new exterior awnings at entry and west side exterior doors
- Removed lockers in corridors
- Constructed new secured vestibule
- Renovated restrooms
Salado Elementary
- Added new road to accommodate double lane for double stack space parking
- Added pick up per grade level lines
When are the schools from the 2022 bond scheduled to open?
On the previous bond, the new high school wasn’t addressed because the studies indicated it wasn’t needed at the time. What changed?
In 2022, our focus was on addressing the most urgent items across the district, based on the findings from comprehensive studies. At that time, demographic projections showed that our elementary schools and Heritage Middle School were approaching 120% capacity more rapidly than the high school. According to the data, the high school is expected to reach that level of capacity by the 2028-2029 school year, which is why it wasn't included in the previous bond.
Wasn’t security addressed on the last bond?
When is the East Central ISD Bond & VATRE Election?
Who is qualified to vote in the East Central ISD Bond/VATRE Election?
Where will students be during the construction process?
How much does a portable cost?
Can East Central ISD employees attend bond/VATRE rallies outside of their scheduled work day?
Yes, this is a permissible way for employees to express their personal support or opposition to the bond. Click here for the Do's and Don'ts for district employees.
Can East Central ISD employees endorse the bond/VATRE outside of their scheduled work day?
How can I schedule an informative presentation for my group/organization?
Estimated Impact
- What are my taxes now?
- What is the average home value in the district?
- What is the tax impact?
- How much will my taxes increase for each Proposition?
- When would the tax rate take effect?
- What is the state doing about property taxes?
- How will this impact homeowners ages 65 and over?
- How will this impact Disabled Veterans?
- What is the Homestead Exemption?
- What is M&O compression?
- What if I currently pay no school taxes because of the tax compression and homestead exemption? Will I now have to pay taxes?
What are my taxes now?
The current Tax Rate is $0.8852 - the lowest in Bexar County
- The overall tax rate is the lowest it has been since 1998. In 1998, it was $1.69. The current tax rate is 48% less than in 1998.
- The tax rate in 2017 was $1.34. The current tax rate is 34% less than it was in 2017.
- The district’s tax rate is 19 cents lower than last year and 45 cents lower than four years ago. If all the proposals pass, the tax rate next year will be nearly what it was last year and 27 cents less than five years ago.
- Recent tax rates:
- 2021-2022 = $1.0880
- 2022-2023 = $1.0706
- 2023-2024 = $0.8852
- Out of 12 districts in the county, ECISD has the lowest tax rate, and even if voters approve the five-cent increase, the rate will still be among the lowest.
- ECISD has one of the LOWEST tax rates among its surrounding peer districts.
- The overall tax rate is the lowest it has been since 1998.
What is the average home value in the district?
What is the tax impact?
How much will my taxes increase for each Proposition?
VATRE (Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election)
- Prop A = $.05 to M&O or $7.50/month*
Bonds
- Prop B = $.1398 or $20.97/month*
- Prop C = $.0070 or $1.05/month*
- Prop D = $.0132 or $1.98/month*
* Based on $280,000 home with a $100,000 homestead exemption = $180,00 taxable value
M&O |
I&S |
Total |
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23/24 |
$0.6692000 |
$0.2160000 |
$0.8852000 |
24/25 (with VATRE) |
$0.7169000 |
$0.2160000 |
$0.9329000 |
25/26 (+2022 Bond) |
$0.7169000 |
$0.33150000 |
$1.0484000 |
26/27 |
$0.7169000 |
$0.36960000 |
$1.0865000 |
27/28 After Props B,C,D are Sold |
$0.7169000 |
$0.4060000 |
$1.1229000 (max) |
When would the tax rate take effect?
What is the state doing about property taxes?
How will this impact homeowners ages 65 and over?
Current homeowners ages 65 and over will not be impacted by the passage of this bond.
Their school taxes will not go above the frozen dollar amount that was established when the Over-65 exemption was granted (unless improvements or additions are made to the residence). To have your school taxes frozen, you must file a homestead application with the appropriate appraisal district and be granted the Over-65 exemption.
Anyone who needs more information about the exemption should call the Bexar County Appraisal District at (210) 224-8511 and ask for the Exemption Department or go to the appraisal district’s website at www.bcad.org.
How will this impact Disabled Veterans?
Veterans who have a 100% disability rating or surviving spouses of a member of the U.S. armed services killed in the line of duty would not see an increase in taxes.
- Tax Code Section 11.131 entitles a disabled veteran awarded 100 percent disability compensation due to a service-connected disability and a rating of 100 percent disabled or of individual unemployability to a total property tax exemption on the disabled veteran's residence homestead.
- Tax Code Section 11.133 entitles a surviving spouse of a member of the U.S. armed services killed or fatally injured in the line of duty to a total property tax exemption on his or her residence homestead if the surviving spouse has not remarried since the death of the armed services member.
What is the Homestead Exemption?
Texas Proposition 4, the Increased Homestead Exemption for School District Property Taxes, was passed on July 10, 2023, as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment. The proposal increased the homestead exemption from $40,000 to $100,000 beginning with January 1, 2023.
Anyone who needs more information about the exemption should call the Bexar County Appraisal District at (210) 224-8511 and ask for the Exemption Department or go to the appraisal district’s website at www.bcad.org.
What is M&O compression?
Since 2022, we have compressed our maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate by 18 cents. In 2018-19, the tax rate was $1.04 for maintenance and operations. The 2023-2024 M&O tax rate is $0.67. The total tax rate in 2018-19 was $1.325, and for 2023-2024, it is $0.89. This includes both M&O and debt service.
What if I currently pay no school taxes because of the tax compression and homestead exemption? Will I now have to pay taxes?
Election 2024 Resources
Notice of Election, Ballot Language and Order
Notice of Tax Ratification Election
Notice of Tax Ratification Election (Spanish)
Notice of Bond Election (Spanish)
Sample Ballot / Ballot Language
Order calling a tax ratification election to be held by ECISD
Order calling a tax ratification election to be held by ECISD (Spanish)