Bond Election Information
PITTSBURG ISD
BOND ELECTION INFORMATION
The Board of Trustees of the Pittsburg Independent School District called for a bond election to be held on May 7, 2016, allowing voters to decide on a Facility Improvement Plan for the District.
Contact:
Judy Pollan
Superintendent
903-856-3628
The Board called for the election in the amount of $11,000,000. The proposed list of projects included in the bond program and Facility Improvement Plan are listed on the next page of this brochure.
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Early voting will be held April 25 through May 3 at the Pittsburg ISD Central Administration Office. Election day voting will be held on May 7th at the Pittsburg ISD Elementary/Intermediate Cafetorium. We hope that you will take the time to study the proposal and vote in the upcoming election. Additional information may be found on the Pittsburg ISD website at www.pittsburgisd.net.
WHAT ABOUT STATE FUNDING? Pittsburg ISD is a state funded school district, which is determined by a district’s wealth per student. Because the District falls below the State’s wealth equalization level per student, the State helps the District pay for its annual voted bond debt service. The State currently pays for approximately 13% of the outstanding voted bond debt service payments of the District. Given current State funding formulas and appropriate tax effort, the District expects the State to continue paying this percentage of the new debt service if the Improvement Plan is approved by the voters and the bonds are issued.
Refurbish the High School Auditorium with New Seats, Lighting, Sound System, Paint and Acoustics. Estimated to be $500,000.
“The issuance of not to exceed $11,000,000 of Pittsburg Independent School District School Building Bonds for the purposes of designing, constructing, renovating, improving, acquiring, and equipping school facilities, and the levying of a tax in payment thereof.”
New Life Skills Building at the Elementary School. Estimated to be $860,000.
This brochure is intended to provide factual information and answer commonly asked questions regarding the bond election so that voters can make an informed decision on Election Day.
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Renovate Pirate Football Stadium with New Bleachers, Press Box, Restrooms, Lighting and Sound System. Estimated to be $1,975,000.
FOR or AGAINST
New Competition Gym with Girls’ Weight Room, Dressing Rooms, Lobby and Concessions. Estimated to be $5,000,000.
CITIZENS of PITTSBURG:
HAVE A QUESTION?
HOW WILL THE BALLOT READ? COMPARE?
WHAT ARE THE PROPOSED PROJECTS?
New Home Side Parking Lot at Pirate Stadium. Estimated to be $375,000. Construct New Visitors’ Dressing Room/Soccer Dressing Room at
WHEN WOULD THE FACILITIES BE FINISHED? Many of the smaller projects such as HVAC and security cameras will be completed within 6 to 12 months of the election. With respect to the new gym, the final planning and designing would begin June 1, 2016 and construction would begin approximately October 1, 2016. The construction would last approximately 14 months resulting in project completion and opening of the gym on January 1, 2018.
Pirate Stadium. Estimated to be $300,000.
Add Lean-To on Side of Metal Gym at Intermediate School. Estimated to be $215,000.
Replace Windows and Upgrade Exterior at Front of Intermediate School. Estimated to be $150,000.
Build Road Behind Elementary School to Rusk St. Estimated to be $150,000.
Upgrade Stage at Emmanuel Auditorium to a Theater Arts Facility. Estimated to be $120,000.
Add Air Conditioning to the Rock Gym at Intermediate School. Estimated to be $95,000.
Add Air Conditioning to the Metal Gym at Elementary School. Estimated to be $65,000.
Upgrade Camera and Security Systems at All Campuses. Estimated to be $50,000.
Renovations and Repairs to All Campuses Including New Doors, Floor Coverings, Gutters, Restrooms & Drinking Fountains. Estimated to be $1,145,000.
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED TAX IMPACT TO THE HOMEOWNER?
If approved, the May 2016 Bond Election in the amount of $11 million, will require a tax rate increase for the proposed bond, estimated to be 7.85¢. The average homeowner would pay approximately $5.36 more in taxes per month. 2016/17 Home Value Before Exemptions
Home Value After $25,000 State Exemption
Difference from Prior Year Annual Basis
Difference from Prior Year Monthly Basis
$50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000 $250,000
$25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000
$19.63 $39.25 $58.88 $78.50 $98.13 $117.75 $137.38 $157.00 $176.63
$1.64 $3.27 $4.91 $6.54 $8.18 $9.81 $11.45 $13.08 $14.72
No Tax Increase above the frozen level on the homestead of a disabled person or on taxpayers 65 years of age and older who have applied for and received the Tax Freeze
WHAT ARE THE HISTORICAL TAX RATES OF PISD?
YEAR
TOTAL TAX RATE
2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17
$ 1.3212 $ 1.1104 $ 1.1043 $ 1.1122 $ 1.1151 $ 1.1114 $ 1.1102 $ 1.1556 $ 1.1556 $ 1.1663 $1.2448*
* Estimated tax rate if bond issue is passed
HOW DOES PISD TAX RATE COMPARE? DE?ATRATE?CEOMPARE? SCHOOL DISTRICT
2015/16 TOTAL TAX RATE
Princeton ISD Paris ISD Ore City ISD Quinlan ISD Liberty-Eylau ISD Mount Vernon ISD Pittsburg ISD Gilmer ISD Mount Pleasant ISD Winnsboro ISD Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Chapel Hill ISD Union Hill ISD
$ 1.6200 $ 1.4550 $ 1.3350 $ 1.2400 $ 1.2610 $ 1.2487 $1.2448* $ 1.2200 $ 1.2120 $ 1.1700 $ 1.1479 $ 1.1459 $ 1.0400
* Estimated tax rate if bond issue is passed
WHERE AND WHEN TO VOTE? Any registered voter whose primary residence is within the boundaries of the Pittsburg ISD is eligible to vote in this election. For voters that are not already registered, you may become a registered voter for this election by having your voter registration card post-marked no later than 30 days prior to the election date of May 7, 2016.
PITTSBURG INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ELECTION INFORMATION
By-Mail Voting: Received No Later Than 5:00 p.m. on April 26th, 2016 Ballot requests may be sent to: Ms. Susan Howell Early Voting Clerk 402 Broach Street Pittsburg, TX 75686
Early Voting: April 25th – May 3rd, 2016 (Monday - Friday) 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Pittsburg ISD Central Administration Office 402 Broach Street Pittsburg, TX 75686
Election Day:
402 Broach Street Pittsburg, TX 75686 (903) 856-3628
May 7th, 2016 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pittsburg ISD Elementary/Intermediate School Cafetorium 106 Fulton Street Pittsburg, Texas 75686
www.pittsburgisd.net
Puede obtener la información en español relativo la elección del bono escolar en la oficina de administración de Pittsburg ISD o puede llamar (903) 856-3628.
BOND ELECTION INFORMATION
The Board of Trustees of the Pittsburg Independent School District called for a bond election to be held on May 7, 2016, allowing voters to decide on a Facility Improvement Plan for the District.
Contact:
Judy Pollan
Superintendent
903-856-3628
The Board called for the election in the amount of $11,000,000. The proposed list of projects included in the bond program and Facility Improvement Plan are listed on the next page of this brochure.
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Early voting will be held April 25 through May 3 at the Pittsburg ISD Central Administration Office. Election day voting will be held on May 7th at the Pittsburg ISD Elementary/Intermediate Cafetorium. We hope that you will take the time to study the proposal and vote in the upcoming election. Additional information may be found on the Pittsburg ISD website at www.pittsburgisd.net.
WHAT ABOUT STATE FUNDING? Pittsburg ISD is a state funded school district, which is determined by a district’s wealth per student. Because the District falls below the State’s wealth equalization level per student, the State helps the District pay for its annual voted bond debt service. The State currently pays for approximately 13% of the outstanding voted bond debt service payments of the District. Given current State funding formulas and appropriate tax effort, the District expects the State to continue paying this percentage of the new debt service if the Improvement Plan is approved by the voters and the bonds are issued.
Refurbish the High School Auditorium with New Seats, Lighting, Sound System, Paint and Acoustics. Estimated to be $500,000.
“The issuance of not to exceed $11,000,000 of Pittsburg Independent School District School Building Bonds for the purposes of designing, constructing, renovating, improving, acquiring, and equipping school facilities, and the levying of a tax in payment thereof.”
New Life Skills Building at the Elementary School. Estimated to be $860,000.
This brochure is intended to provide factual information and answer commonly asked questions regarding the bond election so that voters can make an informed decision on Election Day.
th
Renovate Pirate Football Stadium with New Bleachers, Press Box, Restrooms, Lighting and Sound System. Estimated to be $1,975,000.
FOR or AGAINST
New Competition Gym with Girls’ Weight Room, Dressing Rooms, Lobby and Concessions. Estimated to be $5,000,000.
CITIZENS of PITTSBURG:
HAVE A QUESTION?
HOW WILL THE BALLOT READ? COMPARE?
WHAT ARE THE PROPOSED PROJECTS?
New Home Side Parking Lot at Pirate Stadium. Estimated to be $375,000. Construct New Visitors’ Dressing Room/Soccer Dressing Room at
WHEN WOULD THE FACILITIES BE FINISHED? Many of the smaller projects such as HVAC and security cameras will be completed within 6 to 12 months of the election. With respect to the new gym, the final planning and designing would begin June 1, 2016 and construction would begin approximately October 1, 2016. The construction would last approximately 14 months resulting in project completion and opening of the gym on January 1, 2018.
Pirate Stadium. Estimated to be $300,000.
Add Lean-To on Side of Metal Gym at Intermediate School. Estimated to be $215,000.
Replace Windows and Upgrade Exterior at Front of Intermediate School. Estimated to be $150,000.
Build Road Behind Elementary School to Rusk St. Estimated to be $150,000.
Upgrade Stage at Emmanuel Auditorium to a Theater Arts Facility. Estimated to be $120,000.
Add Air Conditioning to the Rock Gym at Intermediate School. Estimated to be $95,000.
Add Air Conditioning to the Metal Gym at Elementary School. Estimated to be $65,000.
Upgrade Camera and Security Systems at All Campuses. Estimated to be $50,000.
Renovations and Repairs to All Campuses Including New Doors, Floor Coverings, Gutters, Restrooms & Drinking Fountains. Estimated to be $1,145,000.
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED TAX IMPACT TO THE HOMEOWNER?
If approved, the May 2016 Bond Election in the amount of $11 million, will require a tax rate increase for the proposed bond, estimated to be 7.85¢. The average homeowner would pay approximately $5.36 more in taxes per month. 2016/17 Home Value Before Exemptions
Home Value After $25,000 State Exemption
Difference from Prior Year Annual Basis
Difference from Prior Year Monthly Basis
$50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000 $250,000
$25,000 $50,000 $75,000 $100,000 $125,000 $150,000 $175,000 $200,000 $225,000
$19.63 $39.25 $58.88 $78.50 $98.13 $117.75 $137.38 $157.00 $176.63
$1.64 $3.27 $4.91 $6.54 $8.18 $9.81 $11.45 $13.08 $14.72
No Tax Increase above the frozen level on the homestead of a disabled person or on taxpayers 65 years of age and older who have applied for and received the Tax Freeze
WHAT ARE THE HISTORICAL TAX RATES OF PISD?
YEAR
TOTAL TAX RATE
2006/07 2007/08 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17
$ 1.3212 $ 1.1104 $ 1.1043 $ 1.1122 $ 1.1151 $ 1.1114 $ 1.1102 $ 1.1556 $ 1.1556 $ 1.1663 $1.2448*
* Estimated tax rate if bond issue is passed
HOW DOES PISD TAX RATE COMPARE? DE?ATRATE?CEOMPARE? SCHOOL DISTRICT
2015/16 TOTAL TAX RATE
Princeton ISD Paris ISD Ore City ISD Quinlan ISD Liberty-Eylau ISD Mount Vernon ISD Pittsburg ISD Gilmer ISD Mount Pleasant ISD Winnsboro ISD Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Chapel Hill ISD Union Hill ISD
$ 1.6200 $ 1.4550 $ 1.3350 $ 1.2400 $ 1.2610 $ 1.2487 $1.2448* $ 1.2200 $ 1.2120 $ 1.1700 $ 1.1479 $ 1.1459 $ 1.0400
* Estimated tax rate if bond issue is passed
WHERE AND WHEN TO VOTE? Any registered voter whose primary residence is within the boundaries of the Pittsburg ISD is eligible to vote in this election. For voters that are not already registered, you may become a registered voter for this election by having your voter registration card post-marked no later than 30 days prior to the election date of May 7, 2016.
PITTSBURG INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND ELECTION INFORMATION
By-Mail Voting: Received No Later Than 5:00 p.m. on April 26th, 2016 Ballot requests may be sent to: Ms. Susan Howell Early Voting Clerk 402 Broach Street Pittsburg, TX 75686
Early Voting: April 25th – May 3rd, 2016 (Monday - Friday) 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Pittsburg ISD Central Administration Office 402 Broach Street Pittsburg, TX 75686
Election Day:
402 Broach Street Pittsburg, TX 75686 (903) 856-3628
May 7th, 2016 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Pittsburg ISD Elementary/Intermediate School Cafetorium 106 Fulton Street Pittsburg, Texas 75686
www.pittsburgisd.net
Puede obtener la información en español relativo la elección del bono escolar en la oficina de administración de Pittsburg ISD o puede llamar (903) 856-3628.
