📅 The voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election is less than two weeks away! Residents who need to register to vote, update their voter registration information, or verify their registration status may do so before the Oct. 5 deadline. Visit VoteTexas.gov for voter registration information. Additional election information is available at sisd.net/propa

🏫 Did you know Socorro ISD has the lowest school district tax rate among the five largest school districts in the county? Since 2019, SISD has lowered its overall tax rate by 32%, or $0.44. Based on current calculations, this reduction equals more than $400 in annual savings to district taxpayers. Find more information about Prop A at sisd.net/propa

🎥 What are unfunded mandates, and how do they affect Socorro ISD? The state has increased requirements for school districts in areas including special education and mental health services without providing funding to cover all associated costs. Take a closer look at these requirements and how Proposition A would provide additional funding for them. Explore the details at sisd.net/propa

🎥 What is Proposition A, and what would the funding address in Socorro ISD? Proposition A would provide $49.2 million for teacher and staff compensation, student programs, student devices, safety and security, and HVAC and bus replacements. View the Socorro ISD Proposition A overview video to learn more about the proposed funding and how it would be allocated across the district. Explore the details at sisd.net/propa

🛠️ More than 90% of Socorro ISD high school students participate in Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. CTE provides hands-on learning that prepares students with skills for careers after graduation. Without a rate increase, some of these programs could be reduced or eliminated. Proposition A would provide funding to help maintain CTE programs for Socorro ISD students. Learn more about Prop A at sisd.net/propa

🛡️ Safety and security was a top priority for Socorro ISD when considering Prop A. The state requires an armed security officer at every campus but does not fully fund that requirement. Socorro ISD has budgeted positions for every campus, but the salaries offered have made those positions difficult to fill. Prop A would help provide competitive salaries for armed officers and maintain appropriate funding for an armed officer at every campus. Learn more at sisd.net/propa