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Staff member announces tax ratification election for Mission CISD; rate will not increase
Summary
A staff member announced that a tax ratification election (referred to in the announcement as “VADER”) will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot for Mission CISD; the announcement said the total tax rate of $1.11 will not increase and the measure is projected to raise about $2.7 million annually for curriculum and staff pay.
A staff member announced that a voter-approved tax ratification election — referred to in the announcement as “VADER” — will be on the ballot for Mission CISD on Tuesday, Nov. 7, and that the district’s total tax rate of $1.11 will not increase.
The announcement said the measure is expected to generate approximately $2.7 million annually in state funds to improve curriculum programs and staff compensation, providing the district an additional revenue source while maintaining the existing tax rate.
"The VADER will generate approximately $2,700,000 annually in state funds that can be used to improve curriculum programs and staff compensation," the staff member said. The announcement also stated, "Regardless of the outcome of the election, the total tax rate of $1.11 will not increase."
The election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 7. No additional details on ballot language, exact allocation of funds, or implementation timeline were provided in the announcement.
