Bond 2023 Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BOND

WHAT IS A BOND?

HOW CAN BOND FUNDS BE USED?

WHAT IS A BOND ELECTION?

School districts are required by state law to ask voters for permission to sell bonds to investors in order to raise the capital dollars required for projects such as renovation to existing buildings or building a new school. Essentially, the voters are giving permission for the District to take out a loan and pay that loan back over an extended period of time, much like a family takes out a mortgage loan for their home. A school board calls a bond election so voters can decide whether or not they want to pay for proposed facility projects.

WHEN WAS THE LAST BOND ELECTION IN AISD?

WHERE CAN I FIND EXACTLY WHAT’S PROPOSED IN THIS BOND ELECTION?

WHY ARE THERE MULTIPLE PROPOSITIONS ON THE BALLOT?

CAN I VOTE ON ALL THREE BOND PROPOSITIONS?

IF THE BOND ELECTION IS SUCCESSFUL, DOES THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IMMEDIATELY INCUR THE DEBT?

QUESTIONS ABOUT TAXES

WHAT IS AISD’S CURRENT TAX RATE?

HOW WILL THE 2023 BOND PACKAGE AFFECT MY TAXES?

WHY DOES THE BALLOT SAY “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE”?

QUESTIONS ABOUT VOTING

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION?

CAN I STILL REGISTER TO VOTE IN TIME FOR THIS ELECTION?

WHERE CAN I VOTE?