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THE Vol. VIII September 2023
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
GREAT START
Longview starts 2023-24 school year
Board calls bond election for Nov. 7th Proposed funds for updates, upgrades The Longview ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a Nov. 7th bond election for two propositions totaling about $359.7 million to fund facility upgrades, including safety enhancements, and improved facilities during their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 14. Registered voters residing within the Longview ISD boundaries will be asked to consider two bond propositions that would generate funding for safety and security updates, new schools and a multi-purpose facility, renovations to existing schools, updates for early childhood education, athletic improvements, and more. The LISD total tax rate has decreased more than 37 cents over the last 6 years resulting in the current tax rate of $1.1422. If voters approved all three bond propositions, the maximum estimated tax impact would be an increase of $0.007, less than one penny, for a new rate of $1.149. That equates to an additional $10 per year on the average Longview ISD home valued at $200,000. Compared to 15 other surrounding school districts, LISD has one of the
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Find out more about the Longview ISD 2023 bond proposition
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For the fifth straight year, the LISD board has lowered the pr oper ty tax
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After starting with a stumble, the Lobos have regained their footing in non-district action
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Check out the latest social media posts that you may have missed.
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