Board reviews three bond options and estimated tax impacts for Crosby homeowners

Presenters walked trustees through three bond-package options and reported estimated tax impacts on an example $255,000 home to illustrate voter effects.

Joanne Sturman outlined Option 1 (approx. $124 million, with three propositions separating major categories), Option 2 (approx. $208 million as a single proposition including a new middle school), and Option 3 (Option 2’s scope divided into two propositions). Sturman said the district and TASB/TAS will prioritize roofing and HVAC lists when allocating bond funds.

Using a $255,000 home as an example, presenters said the annual estimated tax impact would be roughly $13.81 for Option 1 and about $23.15 for Option 2. They noted exemptions (senior/homestead) and that parcel-specific impacts vary. Trustees discussed whether to separate capital projects (CIP) from new construction on the ballot so voters could make targeted choices.

Board members said a clear outreach strategy will be necessary to explain capital projects versus routine maintenance and to present itemized line items before a bond goes to voters.