Keene ISD
BOND ELECTION
Saturday, May 2
Why is Keene ISD Having a Bond?
Community Growth
Student Capacity
Student Programs
Quick Facts
400 homes in Keene ISD are slated for completion by 2027, according to a study by Zonda Demographics.
0.61 students per home = 244 estimated students
244/13 grades = 18.77 kids per grade
1 classroom per grade level
BOND SCOPE
The ballot will include two separate propositions, each of which can be voted on separately.
PROP A
$10,000,000
New Elementary/Summit cafeteria including storm shelter
Renovation of old cafeteria into 8 new classrooms
PROP B
$15,000,000
Renovation of the junior high gymnasium to a band hall and 8 new classrooms
Gymnatorium (Gymnasium with stage to replace JH gym)
TAX INFO
Tax Rate Impact
If both propositions pass, the district projects a total tax rate impact of $0.2611 (26 cents).
For a home worth $250,000, that would be a monthly impact of $23.93.
Charts reflect tax estimates based on $140,000 homestead exemption available to all homeownersTax Rate History
Keene ISD‘s total tax rate has decreased by $0.42 (42 cents) since 2017.
Surrounding District Tax Rate Comparison
Keene ISD tax rate compared to surrounding districts.
65+ OR DISABLED
If you qualify for an age 65+ or disabled person residence homestead exemption, the school district taxes on your residence homestead cannot increase above your approved tax ceiling—as long as you own and live in the home and do not make any improvements/additions. The tax ceiling is the amount you paid in the year you qualified for the exemption. While your school district taxes may decrease, they cannot increase above your tax ceiling.
You must apply for this exemption.
If I have the approved 65+ or disabled homestead exemption, why will my ballot say, “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE”?
Texas Legislature passed laws in 2019 requiring all school bond elections to include the following language on the ballot: “THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE”. The state mandates all bond ballots to include this language, regardless of what individual exemptions each voter may have.
VOTING
Last Day to Register to Vote
Monday, April 2nd
If you are not registered to vote, Texas requires you to submit a paper voter registration application either in person or by mail. Online voter registration is not available.
Early Voting
Keene High School
April 20-21 | 7:00am – 7:00pm
April 22 | 7:30am – 5:00pm
April 23 | 7:00am-7:00pm
April 24 | 7:30am – 5:00pm
April 27-28 | 7:30am – 5:00pm
Election Day
Saturday, May 2nd
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Keene High School
Transformation Room
404 Charger Dr., Keene, Texas 76059
