CFO Explains Rate Components; District Adds 0.0317 'Disaster' Pennies to M&O

Sep 15, 2025

CFO Marisa Cuevas told the board the district included 0.0317 disaster pennies in the M&O rate; the proposed I&S rate fell slightly while the total proposed rate rose to 1.281904. The notice compared per‑student impacts and historical rates.

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At the Sept. 15 tax‑rate hearing, Santa Rosa ISD Chief Financial Officer Marisa Cuevas outlined the mechanics behind the proposed levy. Cuevas said the proposed maintenance and operations rate is 0.786900 per $100 and includes 0.0317 in so‑called "disaster pennies"; the proposed interest and sinking rate is 0.495004 per $100, resulting in a proposed total rate of 1.281904 per $100.

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