Rosa M. Chavez

📚 Socorro ISD is one of the largest employers in the community, and Prop A could increase salaries for more than 5,300 employees in the area. Watch the video to learn more about how Prop A would fund teacher and staff compensation. Learn more about Prop A at sisd.net/propa

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LET’S TALK PROP A. 🗣️ Community meetings about Socorro ISD Proposition A begin today! Employees, parents, students and community members are invited to learn more, hear the details and ask questions. 📍 Tonight, Sept. 16 🏫 Montwood High School ⏰ 6 p.m. Can't make it today? Additional community meetings will be held throughout September and October, including a virtual meeting on Sept. 24. Learn more and see the full meeting schedule: sisd.net/article/3121184

📊 What would Proposition A fund? Proposition A would provide additional resources for locally identified priorities across Socorro ISD, including teacher and staff compensation, student programs, safety and security, student devices, and HVAC and bus replacements. House Bill 2 creates new revenue for the district, but it does not provide enough to sustain operations. Proposition A would help close the gap and provide resources for these district priorities. Explore the details of Prop A at sisd.net/propa

🏫 School Finance Quick Fact: Texas school districts have two tax rates. The M&O rate funds day-to-day operations, including teacher and staff compensation, student programs, supplies and maintenance. The I&S rate pays debt on bonds for construction, renovations and other capital projects. Proposition A would provide additional M&O funding for teacher and staff compensation, student programs, safety and security, technology, HVAC, and bus replacements. Find more information about Prop A at sisd.net/propa

👥 Socorro ISD is one of the largest employers in the community, with more than 5,300 employees who could receive a salary increase through Proposition A. As health insurance premiums continue to climb, teachers could take home less without the salary increase Prop A would provide. Combined with larger class sizes, lower compensation could also contribute to increased teacher turnover. Prop A includes $15 million to increase teacher and staff compensation. Learn more: sisd.net/propa

🔧 Proposition A includes $5 million for HVAC maintenance as part of the district’s infrastructure funding. The funding is designated for HVAC and controls maintenance and upgrades at campuses across Socorro ISD. For additional information about Prop A, visit sisd.net/propa

The state requires armed security officers and additional safety measures at every campus, but does not fully fund those requirements. Socorro ISD receives $57 per student in state safety and security funding, while the district’s actual needs total $144 per student, leaving the district to fund an additional $4 million annually. Prop A would help maintain the safety personnel needed to meet these requirements, including appropriate funding for an armed officer at every campus. ▶️ Watch the video to learn more, and visit sisd.net/propa