BOND INFO
In May 2023, 54% voted AGAINST a $44.5 million bond. Less than 16 months later the Anderson-Shiro CISD School Board has approved another bond to be brought to voters in the November 5th election.
The current bond proposal of $60 million not only includes LESS improvements than the previous bond but with an increased $15 million price tag. Grimes County residents continue to be burdened by the over-taxation in America in a less than desirable economy.
Many of our residents have expressed frustration with the never-ending bond cycles and the increasing tax burdens that come with them.
We support AFFORDABLE solutions for our community, students and teachers and agree with a growing population where improvements are needed BUT....
....️it doesn't justify spending $60,000,000 with the highest inflation rates we've seen in decades with a fragile economy.
We need to send a clear message that the Anderson-Shiro CISD School Board did not hear in the previous election that we need to develop a more fiscally and financially responsible plan for our community. Vote AGAINST this overspending plan and increased tax burden November 5th.
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Total cost of this bond proposal with principal + interest is $107 million
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The district is proposing a $60 million bond for the construction of a new 86,000 sq. ft. elementary school, remodel of the current elementary school into a junior high campus and construction of a new driveway.
They have allocated $55 million for a new elementary which equals out to $639/sq. ft. The national average is $200-$300/sq. ft. This is an extravagant build for a 3A rural school district.https://www.bdcnetwork.com/k-12-school-construction-costs-2024
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Yes absolutely but we need to accomplish those goals in a fiscal and financially responsible way. The current proposal is extravagant. We can plan for growth without placing a hardship on our community and hard working families.
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Yes, Anderson-Shiro CISD currently owes $22 million in outstanding bond debt which will bring the total bond debt owed if Prop A passes to $133,000,000 (principal + interest)
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ACTUAL BOND COST
$107 MILLION
• It will almost DOUBLE the I&S tax rate imposed as property taxes
• Will authorize the board of trustees to levy taxes WITHOUT LIMIT as to rate or amount
Vote AGAINST Prop A on November 5, 2024