Bond FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions

Voting FAQs

When is the election?

Election Day is Saturday, May 6, 2023. Early voting begins on April 24, 2023 and ends on May 2, 2023. The last day to register to vote is April 6, 2023. Voters Registration Applications can be found at the front office of each campus.

Who is eligible to vote in this election?

Any registered voter who lives within the LVISD boundaries is eligible to vote in this bond election.

Can I still register to vote in time for this election?

The deadline to apply for voter registration is April 6 in order to vote in the May 6, 2023 election.

How do I know if I am registered?

Visit this website to check your registration status.

Where can I vote?

You can vote at the La Vernia Church of Christ. The address is 131 Industrial Drive, La Vernia, TX 78121.

Bond FAQs

How can bond funds be used?

Bond funds can be used to pay for new buildings, additions and renovations to existing facilities, land acquisition, technology infrastructure and equipment for new or existing buildings. Bonds cannot be used for salaries or operating costs such as utility bills, supplies, building maintenance, fuel and insurance.

Can bond funds be used to provide pay raises, bonuses or stipends for staff?

No, bond funds cannot be used for salaries or general operating costs incurred by the district.

Bond Proposal FAQs

Will the proposed projects equate to no longer having portables in LVISD?

Yes, the proposed plans for all LVISD campuses will eliminate the need for portables once completed.

Which schools will benefit from the 2023 Bond?

All LVISD campuses will benefit from this bond program. Please see our website for more information.

Where can I find exactly what is being proposed in the 2023 Bond?

Please visit the Propositions page, on the La Vernia Bond 2023 website, to see a breakdown of each proposition and what is being proposed.

Who developed the 2023 Bond Proposal?

The 2023 Bond was developed by the LVISD Community Advisory Committee (CAC), which was made up of nearly 46 committee members. The CAC consisted of parents, non-parents, community members, along with campus and district staff.

What is the condition of the current athletic turf?

The turf on the La Vernia ISD football field was installed in 2010. GMAX is a measurement utilized to determine surface hardness on sports fields. A measurement of 200 or over on any place on the field is considered to not be suitable and may pose safety concerns. We do have one area of the field that measures at 206. It is recommended for a field to stay at or below 165. The field average is 170. Below you can find our latest assessment of the field by Paragon Sports Constructors.

“The average GMAX reading of 170 and the number of locations testing above the STC or ASTM recommended ranges indicates that the field's impact attenuation has decreased with time and use. Typically, Paragon Sports Constructors would recommend top-dressing the field with rubber infill followed by an additional deep groom to reduce the GMAX measurements into acceptable ranges. However, given the condition of the field and noticeable loss of fiber, top dressing may not be a viable option as there are limited or very weak filaments to help mitigate infill migration across the surface and therefore remediation may not be possible to bring the surface into compliance with ASTM and STC impact attenuation recommendations”.

Tax FAQs

What will this do to my taxes if this bond election passes?

If approved by the voters, the 2023 Bond will NOT result in a tax rate increase.

Why does the ballot language say this is a tax increase if LVISD isn’t raising the tax rate?

In 2019, the Texas Legislature passed legislation requiring the ballot for all school district bond referendums to include the sentence, “This is a property tax increase.” The sentence is required even if no actual tax rate increase will occur. For the La Vernia ISD 2023 bond, taxpayers will NOT see an increase to the tax rate as a result of approving the bond propositions on the ballot.

How would this bond election affect homeowners over the age of 65?

There is no impact on homeowners over the age of 65. School district taxes on resident homesteads may be frozen in the year the taxpayer turns 65 years of age and will NOT increase because of a school district bond election.

Understanding the Tax and Financial Information

What is the difference between M&O and I&S?

M&O (Maintenance & Operations) refers to the funds that are needed to finance current year operations to include day to day operations , employee compensation and the purchase of supplies and materials. I&S (Interest & Sinking) refer to the funds needed to construct new facilities and/or meet annual long-term debt obligations. According to the law, I&S funds cannot be used to pay M&O expenses. This means voter-approved bonds cannot be used to increase teacher salaries or pay rising costs for utilities and services.