Thank you, AISD Voters!

On November 5, 2024, Anthony ISD voters approved the district's proposed Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). We are deeply grateful to the community for their support. By approving the VATRE, voters have provided essential resources to strengthen our schools. We deeply value your trust and are dedicated to honoring it.

SAVING SMART, SPENDING WISELY

Anthony ISD remains committed to using public funds wisely while being focused on what matters — the safety and education of our students. That is why we carefully compare prices from different vendors when starting a new project and save taxpayers’ money whenever possible by completing installations in-house with our skilled employees. Below are some examples of how we’ve saved money through our in-house work.

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Black money bag and coin symbol with blue background
Black money bag and coin symbol with blue background
Black money bag and coin symbol with blue background

Anthony HS Theater Lighting


Cost: $45,290.75



Estimated Installation Savings: $10,000


Work Completed By: IT Department

Anthony ES Cafe/Gym HVAC


Cost: $42,649


Estimated Installation Savings: $27,241- $39,361


Work Completed By: Maintenance Department

Districtwide Surveillace Cameras



Cost: $162,960


Estimated Installation Savings: $50,890


Work Completed By: IT Department

Anthony HS Gym HVAC


Cost: $125,595


Estimated Installation Savings: $44,224


Work Completed By: Maintenance Department

PROJECTS COMPLETED USING VATRE FUNDS

Renovated auditorium lights

Crew installs theater lights

Twenty-five years after its construction, the Anthony High School theater boasts a new glow.


Thanks to funds obtained through the Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)—approved by voters in November—Anthony Independent School District purchased a sophisticated lighting system for its auditorium.


The district’s only auditorium is widely used for student fine arts performances, award presentations, elementary school graduations, and district convocations.


“The previous lighting system was installed when Anthony High School was built in 1999,” said Superintendent Dr. Oscar A. Troncoso. 


“Many of the old lights no longer worked. Not only was it necessary to update an obsolete system, but we hope the features of our new system give our school community yet another reason to be proud of being at Anthony ISD.”


Click the image on the right to read more.

HVAC installation for all district gyms

Anthony ISD is proactively installing refrigerated air conditioning in all school gyms. The AES and AHS gyms were completed as of October 2025, and work on the middle school gym is planned for 2026. Click the video on the left for the latest update on the HVAC project!

What is a Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE)?


Texas school boards are charged with adopted a budget and tax rate each year.

State law requires that school districts seek voter approval to raise their tax rate above a prescribed amount. The election is referred to as a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election, or VATRE.

Anthony ISD's VATRE asks voters to consider a 12-cent increase to the district's maintenance and operations tax rate.  In Texas, M&O budgets are used to fund daily operations, such as salaries, student programs and utilities.


Why is Anthony ISD Holding a VATRE?


Anthony ISD, like many other districts across the state, is experiencing a budget shortfall. Since 2019, there has been no increase by lawmakers to the basic allotment for school districts despite historic inflation and the district has seen a decline in student enrollment.

Passage of the VATRE will generate more local and state funds each year. The district will use these funds to balance our budget, address facility and fleet needs, provide student programming and for teacher and staff salaries.


A table showing the tax rates for the school districts

AISD Tax Rates Compared to Other Districts in the Greater El Paso Area

How does Anthony ISD’s overall tax rate compare to other area schools?

Last year, Anthony ISD had the lowest overall tax rate in the Region 19 area. The 2023 overall tax rate was 0.8803 cents. Even with passage of the VATRE, Anthony ISD is expected to remain one of the lowest taxing districts at $0.914688 cents.

How will the VATRE impact my taxes?

Any property owner who lives within Anthony ISD boundaries would pay 12 cents more per $100 of property valuation. The average taxable home in Anthony, Texas is $67,797 and, this would mean $81 more per year – or $6.75 per month – in taxes.


(use the calculator below!)


A table showing the tax rates for the school districts

AISD Tax Rates Compared to Other Districts in the Greater El Paso Area

How does Anthony ISD’s overall tax rate compare to other area schools?

Last year, Anthony ISD had the lowest overall tax rate in the Region 19 area. The 2023 overall tax rate was 0.8803 cents. Even with passage of the VATRE, Anthony ISD is expected to remain one of the lowest taxing districts at $0.914688 cents.

How will the VATRE impact my taxes?

Any property owner who lives within Anthony ISD boundaries would pay 12 cents more per $100 of property valuation. The average taxable home in Anthony, Texas is $67,797 and, this would mean $81 more per year – or $6.75 per month – in taxes.


(use the calculator below!)


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NO IMPACT FOR Residents over 65




65+ Community Impact


Passage of the VATRE will not cause an increase in property taxes for Homeowners 65 and over or disabled who have applied for and received the Over 65 Homestead Exemption. Your tax bill will not exceed the frozen dollar amount. 




COST

12¢ more per $100 of Property Evaluation

BENEFIT

If approved by voters AISD will generate up to $775,000 in state funding

11/5/2024

Election Day

The November ballot will ask voters to ratify the total tax rate.


The ballot will read as follows:


“Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $0.914688 in Anthony Independent School District for the current year,

a rate that will result in an increase of 24.33 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for

the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $356,150.”

What will the ballot say on November 5th?


The November ballot will ask voters to ratify the total tax rate.


The ballot will read as follows:


“Ratifying the ad valorem tax rate of $0.914688 in Anthony Independent School District for the current year,

a rate that will result in an increase of 24.33 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for

the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $356,150.”

What will the ballot say on November 5th?


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