Trustees discussed possible tax ratification elections this November as a result of a penny exchange.
A penny exchange allows a school district to move 2 cents from its interest and sinking tax rate, which is subject to state recapture, into its maintenance and operations tax rate, which is not subject to recapture for amounts over $1 per $100 of valuation, said Chris Scott, Eanes ISD executive d
irector for business services. This allows a district to retain more money without increasing the tax rate.
On June 20, the Lake Travis ISD board of trustees reviewed a timeline for calling the TRE. A Nov. 7 election would be triggered if the board votes to increase the maintenance and operations tax when setting the tax rate Aug. 15, said Johnny Hill, LTISD’s assistant superintendent for business, financial and auxiliary services.
A tax ratification election would generate an additional $2.1 million for the district, which could offset an anticipated loss of state funding, he said.
