WHAT IS A VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION?
State law requires that school districts seek voter approval to raise their maintenance and operations tax rate above a prescribed amount. The election is referred to as a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE).
How does the district benefit from this election?
Passage of the VATRE will result in a nearly $7.4 million increase in funding for the District, while still decreasing the total tax rate by 0.33 cents.
Why Call a VATRE?
There are several primary reasons Pearland ISD has called for a VATRE:
Tax Impact
Passage of Prop A by the voters in November will decrease the total tax rate by 0.33 cents. Homeowners will see a decrease of $3.30 in their tax bill per $100,000 property valuation. Approval of this tax rate will maximize school district funding by nearly $7.4 million.
Technology Resources & Support
Pearland ISD is committed to supporting the technology needs of our students, parents and staff. We are pleased to launch a new Technology Resources & Support web page.
Please check our Parent Resource section for Dress Code, District Calendars, Student Handbooks, School Supplies, etc
After 10½ years serving as the Superintendent of Pearland ISD, Dr. John Kelly has announced his intentions to retire this coming summer.
What is a pear camp?
PEAR Camp integrates the elements of Programming, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and Robotics within a STEM framework. Our curriculum writing team for PEAR Camp were selected based on their experience working with Middle School students, and utilize a proprietary curriculum model to blends storytelling with project-based, interdisciplinary study.
When will PEAR camp be online?
To ensure a smooth and safe experience, PEAR Camp will only take place online for Summer 2021.
Is Pearland ISD virtual?
TECHNOLOGY. Because PEAR Camp is virtual, the team at Pearland ISD want to ensure that every camper has what he or she needs to access the fun. Please indicate in the registration process if you need a district-supplied device, this will be provided free of charge.
