Dear Henrietta Community,
Reflecting on our educational legacy in Henrietta, it's fascinating to consider that building housing our current junior high students has been a cornerstone of Henrietta ISD education for nearly 100 years. In 2022, our Facilities Committee initiated a comprehensive assessment of our existing facilities, leading to a focused effort to address aging infrastructure. This February, the Henrietta ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to present two crucial propositions to voters on the upcoming May 4 ballot.
Proposition A, a $35 million investment, is designed to construct a new high school campus building. This state-of-the-art facility will feature a versatile meeting space, 20 additional classrooms, modernized science labs, and innovative CTE workforce readiness spaces.
Proposition B, a $1 million initiative, aims to enhance our athletic facilities, catering to the holistic development of our students.
This bond would build a new high school, and the junior high would then be housed in the existing high school. The district would repurpose the historic junior high school building for both district and community use. We will work with the Facilities Committee and gain community feedback before any decision is finalized.
We would love for you to join us at the junior high on April 4 or 22 at 5:30 PM or April 11 or 17 at 4 pm. We will have time to visit with one another, ask and answer questions and take a tour of the junior high. We hope to see you there!
It is worth noting that the 2023-2024 tax rate marked the lowest in 19 years. Committed to responsible financial stewardship, the State of Texas has increased the homestead exemption to $100,000. If both propositions garner voter approval, the projected tax rate increase is 23 cents per $100 valuation—a rate that still remains below the 2022 tax rate.
Your informed decision is pivotal. We urge you to review the facts surrounding Bond 2024. Your voice matters. We encourage you to bring your friends, family, and neighbors to the polls on May 4.
- Last Day To Register To Vote: April 4
- Early Voting Begins: April 22
- Election Day: May 4
Sincerely,
Jaime Clark
Superintendent of Schools, Henrietta ISD
