CCISD Calls for Voter Approval Tax Rate (VATRE) Election on Nov. 3

A Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) is a local school funding election that asks voters whether or not they authorize the school district to access the maintenance and operations tax rate to create additional local funding and additional state funding to be used for specific purposes.

Unlike a school bond election, a VATRE (Voter Approval Tax Rate Election) does not create new debt for the district. Instead, it provides funds for the district’s day-to-day operations, with the generated money staying within the community and additional funds being provided by the state on an annual basis.