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Manor ISD Community Votes to Approve Prop A, Securing Additional Raises For All Staff

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The Manor ISD community has voted to approve Prop A, a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE), held on November 5. This approval allows Manor ISD to implement the proposed tax rate of $1.0814 per $100 of taxable value for the 2024-2025 school year, which was set by the Manor ISD Board of Trustees during a special meeting on August 19.

The VATRE/Prop A was designed to increase staff salaries, enhance school safety, and expand mental health support for students, following months of exploration by the Board of Trustees and the approval of the 2024-2025 budget. With the community's support, Manor ISD will now access the maximum amount of tax revenue from “golden pennies,” which are funds not subject to recapture, ensuring they remain within the District.

With the approval of Prop A, Manor ISD will receive an estimated additional $4.8 million in revenue, which will be used to:

  • Provide an additional 2% salary increase for all employees, based on the midpoint salary for the 2024-2025 school year. The additional raise brings the total raise for all staff members to 3% for this school year as Trustees approved a 1% raise in May 2024. 
  • Fund new school police officer positions and security equipment to bolster campus safety.
  • Fund additional social workers' salaries and expand mental health programs for students.

Now that the VATRE is approved, staff will receive retroactive payment.

This approved tax rate of $1.0814 is the lowest Manor ISD has seen since 2015. The District was able to achieve this by reducing the portion of the tax rate dedicated to bond debt repayment, thanks to accelerated debt payment over the years. Additionally, the state’s decision to lower the maximum compressed tax rate during the 88th legislative session contributed to this reduced rate for the upcoming school year.

For more information on details on Prop A, please visit the district’s VATRE/Prop A website or email info@manorisd.net.