About The Bond
Proposed Project Map
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Early Voting
OCT. 20 - OCT. 31
Election Day
Tuesday NOV. 4
Join us in making a difference in our community and in the lives of our students, parents, and teachers by VOTING FOR the Merkel ISD bond election. This bond package was created by a diverse group of local residents and taxpayers who carefully evaluated the needs of the school district. Investing in our aging facilities will ensure that we provide high-quality learning environments and unique educational opportunities that prepare our students for the future. Merkel ISD is the heart of our community, and our students and teachers deserve the very best. Help leave a lasting legacy by voting for a plan that will positively impact our kids, our community, and OUR FUTURE!
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PAC Events
About the Bond
Proposed Project Map
Voting Resources and Links
Get Involved
PAC Events
VOTE
Early Voting
OCT. 20 - OCT. 31
Election Day
Tuesday NOV. 4
Join us in making a difference in our community and in the lives of our students, parents, and teachers by VOTING FOR the Merkel ISD bond election. This bond package was created by a diverse group of local residents and taxpayers who carefully evaluated the needs of the school district. Investing in our aging facilities will ensure that we provide high-quality learning environments and unique educational opportunities that prepare our students for the future. Merkel ISD is the heart of our community, and our students and teachers deserve the very best. Help leave a lasting legacy by voting for a plan that will positively impact our kids, our community, and OUR FUTURE!
Get Involved and Make a Difference
Contact Us
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please try again later.
Passing the school bond means safer classrooms and better resources for our children’s future.
Request a Yard Sign
Yard Sign Request
Thank you for requesting a yard sign. A member of the PAC will reach out to you with details.
Please try again later.
Finance Facts
Tax Impact Table
Area ISD Comparison
Historical Tax Rate
65 and Older Homestead Exemption
Tax Calculator
This is paragraph text. Click it or hit the Manage Text button to change the font, color, size, format, and more. To set up site-wide paragraph and title styles, go to Site Theme.Property owners aged 65 and older can file an exemption for school district taxes. Upon filing, no matter the school district’s tax rate, nor the value of your property, your taxes to your school district have a ceiling also known as a freeze.
- Your dollar amount owed will never exceed that ceiling from the date the exemption is granted.
- If improvements are made to your homestead in the future, your ceiling may increase but only for the improved section’s value (i.e. pool, barn, addition).
The impact of the bond will have no effect to individual’s homestead tax ceiling that are aged 65 and older
Proposition 11 will be on the November 2025 ballot.
If passed, would increase the homestead property tax exemption for residence of persons who are disabled or 65 years or older from $10,000 to $60,000 of the market value of the home.
This addition would effectively increase the exemption for disabled or 65 years or older to $200,000 if Proposition 13 also passes.
If the bond passes, the new frozen levy from 2025 will be in effect prior to the new bond tax rate.
Tax Impact Table
Area ISD Comparison
Historical Tax Rate
65 And Older Homestead Exemption
owners aged 65 and older can file an exemption for school district taxes. Upon filing, no matter the school district’s tax rate, nor the value of your property, your taxes to your school district have a ceiling also known as a freeze.
- Your dollar amount owed will never exceed that ceiling from the date the exemption is granted.
- If improvements are made to your homestead in the future, your ceiling may increase but only for the improved section’s value (i.e. pool, barn, addition).
The impact of the bond will have no effect to individual’s homestead tax ceiling that are aged 65 and older
Proposition 11 will be on the November 2025 ballot.
If passed, would increase the homestead property tax exemption for residence of persons who are disabled or 65 years or older from $10,000 to $60,000 of the market value of the home.
This addition would effectively increase the exemption for disabled or 65 years or older to $200,000 if Proposition 13 also passes.
If the bond passes, the new frozen levy from 2025 will be in effect prior to the new bond tax rate.
Tax Calculator
Why Passing the School Bond Matters
Supporting the bond secures essential resources for our schools and strengthens our community’s future.
The main priorities of this bond are the safety of the students and staff, managing program/student growth, and maintaining and updating Merkel ISD facilities.
Modern Facilities
Enhanced Education
Community Growth
Economic Impact
Building Stronger Schools, Brighter Futures
How the Bond Benefits Our Community
Updated Schools and facilities will attract new families to Merkel ISD
and provide students with unique and varied learning experiences that are not available in surrounding districts.
