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Leon ISD Bond & VATRE
NOVEMBER 2026 ELECTIONS
Proposed Bond Projects
Total Across All Three Propositions: $43,731,000
PROPOSITION A: $27,576,000
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Safety and Security
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Career, Agriculture, and Technical Education Programs
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Multipurpose Facility to Include Space for UIL Extracurricular Activities (Including Band and Fine Arts)
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Projects Related to Junior High and Marquez Gymnasiums, Baseball, Softball, and Tennis Facilities
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Playgrounds
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Purchase of School Buses
PROPOSITION B: $10,655,000
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Football Stadium Projects (New Turf, Visitor Stand, Press Box)
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New Track
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Golf Facilities
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Projects Related to Concessions, Bathrooms, and Transportation
PROPOSITION C: $5,500,000
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60-yard Multipurpose Indoor Facility
VATRE
Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
WHAT IS A VATRE?
In addition to the bond election, voters will consider a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). If approved, the VATRE would increase the district's Maintenance & Operations tax rate by $0.03 per $100 of taxable property value.
Unlike bond funds, which can only be used for construction and facility projects, VATRE funds support the day-to-day operations of the district, including teacher and staff compensation and other maintenance and operational needs.
The VATRE would add 3 Golden Pennies that are not subject to recapture,
meaning 100% of the revenue stays in the district.
What Are Golden Pennies?
In Texas school finance, “golden pennies” are a portion of the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) tax rate that generates additional funding for public schools.
Unlike the regular tax rate, golden pennies:
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Are not subject to recapture, meaning 100% of the revenue stays in the district
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Generate both local tax collections and additional state aid
Golden pennies provide funding for:
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Teacher and staff compensation
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Maintenance and operational needs
REGISTER TO VOTE BY:
October 5, 2026
EARLY VOTING:
October 19-30, 2026
ELECTION DAY:
November 3, 2026