VATRE Election: $11.2 Million Boost for Pearland ISD FundingThis election, if the VATRE passes, it would generate an additional $11.2 million for Pearland ISD and an overall tax rate decrease. It would support increased compensation to district’s staff, improve district infrastructure, support high-quality student programs and help reduce Pearland ISD’s budget deficit. Watch on YouTube youtu.be/pTYbUsVVWMc ?si=qOa6Uw2Q2hw4DpuJWHAT IS A VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION?State law requires that school districts seek voter approval to raise their maintenance and operations tax rate above a prescribed amount. The election is referred to as a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE).HOW DOES THE DISTRICT BENEFIT FROM THIS ELECTION?Passage of the VATRE will result in a nearly $11.2 million increase in funding for the District, while still decreasing the total tax rate by 16.54 cents. The district uses these funds for teacher and staff salaries, books and classroom supplies, utilities, educational resources, custodial, insurance and other items that help educate students each day. WHY CALL A VATRE?There are several primary reasons Pearland ISD has called for a VATRE:The additional $0.09 will generate $11.2 million in additional funds Additional funds will be used to:*Retain and recruit quality teachers and staff
*Bolster campus safety measures
*Support student programs
*Sustain District financial stabilityThe increased funding will bridge the budget deficit, cover inflationary costs, and help maintain the district’s high academic standardsTAX IMPACTPassage of the VATRE by the voters in November will decrease the total tax rate by 16.54 cents. Approval of this tax rate will maximize school district funding by nearly $11.2 million.ELECTION INFORMATION

Election Dates:October 10, 2023 Last Day to Register to VoteOctober 23, 2023 First Day of Early Voting by Personal AppearanceOctober 27, 2023 Last Day to Apply for Ballot by MailNovember 3, 2023 Last Day of Early Voting by Personal AppearanceNovember 7, 2023 Election Day7 p.m. November 7, 2023 Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail
If carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 8, 2023 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply) Pearland Early Voting Locations (Oct. 23 - Nov. 3)Pearland Westside Library
2803 Business Center Dr. #101Tom Reid Library
3522 Liberty Dr.Westside Event Center
2150 Countryplace Pkwy.Election Day Voting Locations: Drainage Dist No. 4 Building
4805 W BroadwayPearland Recreation Center
4141 Bailey RdPearland Westside Library
2803 Business Center Dr #101Silverlake Recreation Center
2715 Southwyck PkwyTom Reid Library
3522 Liberty DrWestside Event Center
2150 Countryplace PkwyMore: www.pearlandisd.org/ VATRE?fbclid=IwAR0cB TGjEkS8PEAzaTGyxX8xv Xm8v3vKckYGzu5U