Frequently Asked Questions

Just as homeowners borrow money in the form of a mortgage to finance the purchase of a home, a school district borrows money in the form of bonds to finance construction, renovation, and other capital projects. Both are repaid over time, but in order for a school district to sell bonds, it must go to the voters for approval.

Bond funds can be used to pay for new buildings, additions, and renovations to existing buildings, land acquisition, technology, buses, and equipment, among other items.

By law, bond funds may not be used to fund daily operating expenses, such as salaries or utilities, which are paid for out of the district’s Maintenance & Operation (M&O) budget.

The bond election has been called for Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Taxpayers may vote early on October 24-November 4, 2022 or on Election Day on November 8, 2022.

Early Voting Dates

Monday, October 24th-Friday, November 4th

Early Voting Location

• First Method Church Chandler, 204 State Highway 31 East, Chandler, TX 75758

• First Baptist Church Brownsboro, 13567 TX-31, Brownsboro, TX 75756

• Henderson County LaRue Complex, 9551 CR 4719, LaRue, TX 75770

Election Day

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

7:00AM - 7:00PM

Election Day Voting Locations

• Faith Baptist Church, 13567 TX 31, Brownsboro, TX

• Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine, Athens, TX

• Eustace School, 318 Hwy 316 South, Eustace, TX

• First United Methodist Church Chandler, 204 St. Hwy 31 West, Chandler, TX

• Malakoff ISD Learning Center, 110 Jackson St., Malakoff, TX

• Henderson Co. LaRue Complex, 9551 CR 4719, LaRue, TX

• Moore Station Community Center, 4720 CR 4319, LaRue, TX

• Payne Springs FD, 12650 TX 198, Gun Barrel City, TX

• Gun Barrel City Hall, 1716 W. Main, Gun Barrel City, TX

• Lakeview Assembly of God Church, 700 East Cedar Creek Parkway, Seven Points, TX

• Henderson County Election Center, 201 East Larkin Street, Athens, TX

• Trinidad Community Center, 111 E. Front St., Trinidad, TX

The new auditorium would be located on the practice field in between the Junior High and High School allowing students in 7th-12th grade easy access to the facility. This would allow 40% of the field to continue to be used for PE classes, band practice, soccer and little league practice.

The high school gym seats 1,800 people so the current parking at the high school would be utilized plus an additional 46 parking spaces. Parking between the auditorium and junior high on the current bus line can also be utilized as parking.

If approved by voters, the estimated tax rate impact would be an additional $0.081 per $100 valuation. The information below shows the projected tax increase for various home values.

Home Value: $100,000

Monthly Tax Increase: $2.70

Annual Tax Increase: $32.40

Home Value: $200,000

Monthly Tax Increase: $8.10

Annual Tax Increase: $97.20

For residents, 65-years and older, their school district tax bill will not increase, even if your property values increase (excluding property improvements) as long as an approved Homestead and Over-65 Exemption application is on file with the Henderson County or Van Zandt Appraisal District, and the property has been owned as of Jan. 1 of the tax year.

For residents, 65-years and older, their school district tax bill will not increase, even if your property values increase (excluding property improvements) as long as an approved Homestead and Over-65 Exemption application is on file with the Henderson County or Van Zandt Appraisal District, and the property has been owned as of Jan. 1 of the tax year. For further information, please contact the Henderson County Appraisal District at 903-675-9296.

To calculate the tax increase, enter the value of your home in the yellow highlighted box and click enter. The spreadsheet will automatically calculate the proposed tax increase. The monthly increase will show up in the green highlighted bow and the annual tax increase will be in the turquoise box. Tax Calculator

To see if you are registered to vote click on the link below. If you are not registered to vote, you have until October 11th to get registered to vote in the election on November 8th.

https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do

Facilities for all programs were considered and discussed when the stakeholder committee evaluated the needs assessment of each campus. After looking at the district facility needs and bonding capacity, it was determined that a smaller practice space for dance, Twirlers, banquet space etc. was a greater need at this time.

Follow this link to see see how we updated the high school over the summer:

drive.google.com/file/d/1gWaauaxi04OgL2_ZCdLOIy3WG7g6pzze/view?usp=sharing

BISD's student enrollment has been very stable over the years and student enrollment is down when compared pre COVID and post COVID enrollment. Chandler Intermediate currently has the lowest enrollment of all the campuses. When Chandler Intermediate was built in 2000, it was built with an additional 4 classrooms to accommodate growth. Chandler Elementary also has additional classrooms to accommodate student growth. By building classroom space at the auditorium for theatre classes, this would open up 3 classrooms at Brownsboro High School and 4 classrooms at Brownsboro Junior High to accommodate future growth.

BISD Enrollment History

2012/2013: 2,862

2013/2014: 2,761

2014/2015: 2,658

2015/2016: 2,713

2016/2017: 2,720

2017/2018: 2,712

2018/2019: 2,727

2019/2020: 2,706

2020/2021: 2,587

Current Enrollment: 2,629

Bond capacity refers to the district’s ability to issue bonds within State law limitations taking into account its existing bonds and assumptions regarding interest rates and future growth in the district’s tax base. Assuming an I&S tax rate of 50-cents (generally speaking, the maximum allowable I&S tax rate), which would represent a 22-cent increase over the district’s current I&S tax rate, Brownsboro ISD’s maximum bond capacity is estimated to be $41,750,000.

The facilities planning committee reviewed the needs of every campus and the facility needs across the district, which included considering a new high school. The current high school was built in 1987 and currently has 759 students in attendance. The building was originally built to house 900-990 students, which indicates there is capacity to accommodate growth.

Based on information gathered during the facilities assessment in the fall of 2021, a new high school is estimated to cost at somewhere from $96-$99 million in addition to the purchase of land and road work which would be required for the project. This cost is based upon current market value of supplies, labor, etc. After the district needs were prioritized, a new high school was not identified as a top priority of need at this time.

Currently, the age of the auditorium prevents the district from updating the theater/stage for lights, sound, and other technology required for our students to compete at the level of their peers across the state. A renovation of the auditorium was considered but after meeting with construction experts, this was not a feasible option. It is anticipated that the district would continue to use the other part of the building such as the PLL for staff development trainings and Friday night team meals for football in the way it is currently being used, etc.

Bond Approval Date: 2000

Facilities Built or Renovated:

New Brownsboro Intermediate School

New Chandler Intermediate School

Bond Approval Date: 2010

Facilities Built or Renovated:

New Brownsboro Elementary School

Chandler Elementary Renovation

Brownsboro Junior High Renovation

The turf at the football stadium was installed in 2010. Knowing that the current turf is at the end of its lifespan, the district has been saving money over the last 3 years in order to have the funds to replace the turf. This is a part of the regular maintenance of this facility and bond money will not be used to pay for this project. The turf is anticipated to be replaced after soccer season and before graduation in May with a completion date of May 2023.

If you have a questions about the bond, please complete this form and someone will follow up with you soon.

BISD Bond 2022 Question Form