2025 VATRE INITIATIVE
2025 VATRE INITIATIVE
We know the ballot is written in very confusing language. Use the link below to see important points of clarification to have a better understanding why voting ‘FOR’ is so crucial to AISD.
A VATRE is a local school funding election that asks voters whether or not they authorize the school district to access additional local and state funding through the Maintenance & Operations tax rate.
It will NOT raise the overall tax rate, and it does NOT create new debt for Abilene ISD.
The funding includes $3.7 million in local funds and an additional $6.3 million from the state every year
AISD has already reduced its 24-25 budget deficit by $9.5 million. The state has only increased funding by $55 per student since 2019. Rising inflation has caused budget challenges for districts statewide.
If approved, the VATRE will provide the funds needed to address educational requirements, teacher recruitment, and other educational needs throughout the district.
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EARLY VOTING
ELECTION DAY
We know the ballot is written in very confusing language.
Use the link below to see important points of clarification to have a better understanding why voting ‘FOR’ is so crucial to AISD.