GISD Board calls for Nov. Prop A election
Prop A 2025
Learn what Proposition A is, how it works, and the proposed uses for the additional funding so you can make an informed decision this November.
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At a special meeting on August 12, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees approved 6-0 Proposition A, also known as a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE).
On November 4, 2025, Garland ISD voters will consider Proposition A, a state-required election that would give the district permission to adopt its board-approved Maintenance & Operations (M&O) rate for the current year.
Approval would provide access to additional state and local revenue for day-to-day operations such as teacher and staff retention, student programs, special education, and safety & security.
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Prop A at a glance
- Purpose: Maintain current operational funding levels and access additional revenue
- What it does: Allows the district to receive additional state and local revenue
- Election Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
- Early Voting Period: October 20–31, 2025
- Voter Registration Deadline: October 6, 2025
Prop A planned use of funds
Teacher & Staff Retention
Proposition A would fund initiatives related to teacher and staff retention, including salaries.
Student Programs
Proposition A would fund student programs, including career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, and magnet programs.
Special Education
Proposition A would fund specialized education programs, including services such as dyslexia support and preserve SPED staff-to-student ratios.
Safety & Security
Proposition A would fund the recruitment and retention of armed security officers, that is required by the state.
Learn more about Prop A
Explore these pages for additional information.
Town Hall Meetings
GISD will host informational town hall sessions for parents, students, and community members to learn about Proposition A, and to ask questions.
Each meeting will include a presentation of factual information and time for questions from attendees. These sessions are open to all community members and no RSVP is required.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Sept. 2 | 6:15 p.m. | North Garland High School - Gym |
| Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 6:15 p.m. | Garland High School - Gym |
| Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 6:15 p.m. | South Garland High School -Auditorium |
| Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 6:15 p.m. | Sachse High School - Cafeteria |
| Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6:15 p.m. | Naaman Forest High School - Gym |
| Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 6:15 p.m. | Lakeview Centennial High School - Cafeteria |
| Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 6:15 p.m. | Rowlett High School - Cafeteria |
| Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 6:15 p.m. | Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center |
- Early Voting: Oct. 20–31, 2025
- Election Day: Nov. 4, 2025
Citizen Steering Committee
The Citizen Steering Committee was composed of residents, community leaders, parents, students, and district staff representing the district's three cities. The group met on multiple occasions to review the district’s financial outlook, funding gaps, and evaluate program costs. On June 24, 2025, the committee presented a recommendation to the GISD Board of Trustees to call for a $0.12 Voter Approval Tax Rate Election.
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