🍎 Did you know Socorro ISD started the 2026-27 school year with 140 open teaching positions across the district? Teacher vacancies can affect class sizes, course offerings and the staff available to serve students each day. Proposition A would provide funding to increase teacher and staff compensation as part of the district’s efforts to recruit and retain employees. Find more information about Prop A at sisd.net/propa

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🏫 School Finance Quick Fact: Texas school districts have two tax rates. The M&O rate funds day-to-day operations, including teacher and staff compensation, student programs, supplies and maintenance. The I&S rate pays debt on bonds for construction, renovations and other capital projects. Proposition A would provide additional M&O funding for teacher and staff compensation, student programs, safety and security, technology, HVAC, and bus replacements. Find more information about Prop A at sisd.net/propa

👥 Socorro ISD is one of the largest employers in the community, with more than 5,300 employees who could receive a salary increase through Proposition A. As health insurance premiums continue to climb, teachers could take home less without the salary increase Prop A would provide. Combined with larger class sizes, lower compensation could also contribute to increased teacher turnover. Prop A includes $15 million to increase teacher and staff compensation. Learn more: sisd.net/propa