FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
The time to invest in our schools is now.
This bond proposal is designed to keep up with growth, protect taxpayers, and create opportunities for every child in Friendswood ISD.
YES to strong schools and safe classrooms
Upgrades and improvements that will keep our students and staff safe.
YES to proven excellence
Friendswood ISD has earned the state’s highest financial rating year after year.
YES to fiscal responsibility
Every dollar stays here in Friendswood ISD, never subject to “Robin Hood.”
YES to smart planning
All projects can be funded while keeping the lowest tax rate in 40 years.
Friendswood ISD has reduced the overall tax rate by 35.7 cents in the last ten years.
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The bond package recommended by the Citizens Advisory Committee is $165,000,000
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FISD tax rate is the lowest it's been in 40 years
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The projects in this bond will allow for infrastructure upgrades without impacting the District's M&O budget
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Since 2016, the district has reduced the overall tax rate by 35.7 cents, dropping the total tax rate from $1.387 to the current rate of $1.03
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Friendswood ISD has consistently earned a Superior rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
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Friendswood ISD earned an "AA" long-term rating from S&P Global Ratings and is considered financially stable and capable of repaying its debts
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Construction costs increase every year. In some cases, these costs can increase by as much as 10% annually. Delaying projects by just one year could increase the cost to taxpayers