VOTE YES PROPoSITion A
Prop A is a VATRE — a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election. It's how Texas school districts ask voters to approve more local funding. The state matches it: for every $1 raised locally, the state adds about $3.
Crandall ISD needs this funding to keep good teachers and keep up with a fast-growing student population.
Strong Schools Start With Great People
ENROLLMENT GROWTh
Crandall ISD is growing fast. Enrollment is up 54% in five years. That means more classrooms and more students who need good teachers.
TEACHERS Are Leaving
Crandall lost nearly 10% of its teachers to other districts that pay more.
TIME FOR A RAISE
Prop A gives every teacher a $4,000 raise. Other staff get a 4% raise, capped at $4,000 for higher earners.
Small Investment. Big Return.
ENROLLMENT GROWTH
Prop A costs the average homeowner less than $4 a month ($3.95).
$4 million a year
Prop A will bring in about $4 million a year for Crandall schools.
75% STATE FUNDED
About 75% of that funding comes from the state.
$3 for every $1
For every $1 raised locally, the state adds about $3.
Leveling the Playing Field
Every other school district in Kaufman County has already passed this kind of funding measure. Crandall hasn't — and that makes it harder to keep good teachers. Prop A lets Crandall compete for teachers just like every other district already can.
It also brings in state funding that other districts are already getting. Crandall is the only one missing out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a tax increase?
Yes — but a small one. Prop A costs the average homeowner less than $4 a month, and most of the new funding comes from the state, not local taxpayers.
Why does Crandall ISD need this?
Crandall is growing fast — enrollment is up 54% in five years — and lost nearly 10% of its teachers last year to districts that pay more. Prop A helps Crandall keep good teachers and keep up with that growth.
The ballot only shows a local amount — is that the total?
No. The ballot only shows the amount raised locally. The state is required to add about $3 for every $1 raised locally, bringing the total new funding to about $4 million a year.
What happens if Prop A doesn't pass?
Crandall stays the only district in Kaufman County without this funding — and keeps losing teachers to neighboring districts that already have it.
How will the money be used?
About $3 million goes to raises for current teachers and staff. About $1 million goes toward additional classroom and campus support as Crandall keeps growing.
I don't have kids in Crandall ISD schools. Why does this matter to me?
Strong public schools benefit the whole community — they prepare the local workforce and help keep the community strong for everyone, not just parents.
What are the Election dates?
October 19-30th: Early Voting
November 3rd: Election Days
Polls are open 7 am - 7 pm
