GENERAL

Does the physical condition of a school building affect student learning?

Yes. Recent research by the Environmental Protection Agency suggests that a school’s physical environment can play a major role in academic performance. Leaky roofs and problems with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can trigger a host of health problems – including asthma and allergies – that increase absenteeism and reduce academic performance. Research links key environmental factors to health outcomes and students’ ability to perform.

How did Crandall Schools determine which schools would be proposed for construction?

Crandall ISD hired Davis Demographics to conduct a comprehensive demographic study and student enrollment projections for the next 8 years. Based on the recommendation of Davis Demographics and information gathered through the Facility Planning Committee, a bond recommendation was made to the Board of Trustees. Proposed bond projects are outlined below.

Proposition A - $345,000,000

• Two New Elementary Schools

• High School Addition

• High School Gymnasium

• Security & Tech Upgrades

• CTE/STEM Facility

• Transportation Facility

• New Buses

• New Middle School

Proposition B - $35,000,000

• Stadium Renovation

Proposition C - $20,000,000

• Performing Arts Center

Is Crandall ISD Growing?

A demographic study done by Davis Demographics projects that Crandall ISD will have a student enrollment of 10,954 by 2030. The current maximum capacity of the district is 6,830.

In addition, Davis Demographics projects that Crandall ISD to grow continuously through 2030 with a net increase of more than 1,500 PK-6 students. There are currently 3,230 elementary seats available and CISD is on track to exceed that number of students in 2023.

What will happen if the bond is not approved by voters?

If the bond is not approved the district will be forced add portable buildings to address student enrollment growth until the time the community supports a bond election.

If the bond proposal does not pass, where would CISD find the money to finance increased building maintenance costs?

Without bond money, the district would need to redirect educational funds used for instructional programs and services to fund increased building maintenance costs.

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TAXES

How is the district’s tax rate configured?

A school district’s tax rate is comprised of two components: the Maintenance & Operations tax (M&O) and the Interest & Sinking tax (I&S). The M&O rate is used to operate the school district, including salaries, utilities, furniture, supplies, food, gas, etc. The I&S rate is used to pay off school construction bonds. Bond sales only affect the I&S rate.

What is the expected tax rate increase if the bonds are approved by voters?

There will be no I&S tax rate increase if the voters approve the bonds. Likewise, there will be no tax rate reduction if the voters do not approve the bonds. The debt service tax rate will remain at $0.50/per $100 of taxable value.

If there is no expected I&S Rate increase, why will the ballot read “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE”?

This requirement was a part of new laws coming from Austin after the legislative session in 2019.  The Texas legislature wanted the ballot language to be clear, that voted bonds were the method that we use to finance school construction. Paying for these voted bonds requires tax revenues.

There will be no tax rate increase associated with this bond but will continue the existing tax rate.  The new law requires every district in Texas to include this language on the ballot, regardless of the expected tax rate to be set.