Sanford-Fritch ISD

Voting Information

Early Voting Location Dates and Hours

Sanford-Fritch ISD Administration Building
540 Eagle Boulevard
Fritch, Texas 79036

April 22-26, 2024: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
April 29-30, 2024: 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Election Day Voting Location and Hours

May 4, 2024 7 am – 7 pm

Sanford-Fritch ISD Administration Building
540 Eagle Boulevard
Fritch, Texas 79036

Propositions

PROPOSITION 1

THE ISSUANCE OF $6,000,000 OF BONDS BY THE SANFORD-FRITCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES AND BUSES, AND LEVYING THE TAX FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS. THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

PROPOSITION 2

THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 OF BONDS BY THE SANFORD-FRITCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR INSTALLING A NEW SURFACE FOR THE ATHLETIC TRACK, AND LEVYING THE TAX FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS. THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Proposition 1 Information

Proposed Elementary Renovations

1 Update Hallway Walls

Picture of map of school and old and new corridors

Remodel remainder of the school (as indicated in orange above) to match the Pre-K wing which was remodeled after Winter Storum URI. This will involve removing the vinyl wall coverings and replacing and/or repairing the sheet rock. A water resistant base will be installed at the bottom of the walls and covered by tile. The hallways will be further updated as needed.

Pictured above is the remodeled Pre-K wing on the the left and one of the hallways to be remodeled on the right.

2 Replace Flat Windws

Picture of map of school and a picture of a new window

Remodel remainder of the school flat windows (as indicated in blue above) to match the Pre-K wing flat windows that were remodeled after Winter Storum URI. This will involve removing the existing frames and installing a new aluminum frame flush with the outside of the window to prevent water pooling.

Pictured above is one of the new windows installed in the Pre-K wing.

3 Remodel Large Playground

Map of school and a picture of the existing playground.

Remodel the large playground (as indicated in green above). The remodel will involve removing the pea gravel and installing an ADA compliant sufrace as well as ensuring ADA compliant play areas.

Pictured above is the existing playground.

Proposed High School Renovations

1 Replace Walls Around Library

Picture of map of school and walls around library

Remodel walls around the library (as indicated in blue above) and the classes by the office which are thin metal and glass. This will require removing the walls and doors and replacing with standard classroom walls and doors.

Pictured above is one of the side doors into the library.

2 Renovate Gym Area

picture of school map and gym and gym bathrooms

Remodel high school gym bathrooms, gym sound tiles and paint gym walls (as indicated in green above). The bathrooms will be remodeled to be ADA compliant. The sound tiles will be replaced with new sound absorbing materials, and the gym walls will be repainted.

Pictured above an existing gym wall with sound tiles and one of the gym bathrooms.

3 Renovate Band Hall

picture of map of the school and pictures of band hall and band hall corridor

Remodel the band hall (as indicated by yellow above) including the entryways, walls, and sound absorbing materials. Install locking instrument shelves or lockers.

Pictured above is the existing band hall.

Proposed Junior High School Renovations

1 Replace Facia

Picture of the junior high facia

Replace facia aorund the perimeter of the Junior High building with a more modern and durable facia.

Pictured above is the existing facia

2 Renovate Playground

picture of the Junior High playground

Renovate the Junior High playground which currently consists of only a swing set.

Pictured above is the existing playground area.

Additional Purposed Renovations

Tear down old champs building
Reimbursement for repairs to High School and Junior High roofs from the 2023 hail season

Proposition 2 Information

Proposed Track Renovations Reimbrusement

The track at the football stadium has worn through the top layer and developed cracks through the foundation layer. This will require removing the surface of the track, repairing or replacing the subsurface layers and installing a new track surface. Due to the timing involved this has already been ordered and will be completed before bonds could be sold. Therefore, this proposition is to reimburse the fund balance for this expense.

Pictured is one of the cracks in the track.

Picture of track with crack

Financial Impact

Important Notice Regarding Tax Freeze

Taxpayers that are 65 and over will not have their taxes go above the frozen levy amount/ceiling that was established whenever the Over 65 exemption was granted. For more information, please contact the Hutchinson County Appraisal District.

How Much Will The Bond Cost Taxpayers

Projected Maximum I&S Tax Rate*	$0.4649
Current I&S Tax Rate	$0.2819
Projected Maximum Impact*	$0.1830

Appraised Value – $100,000

Homestead Exemption	($100,000)
Net Taxable Value*	$0

Annual Impact	$0.00
Monthly Impact	$0.00
Weekly Impact	$0.00

Appraised Value – $125,000

Homestead Exemption	($100,000)
Net Taxable Value*	$25,000

Annual Impact	$45.75
Monthly Impact	$3.81
Weekly Impact	$0.88

Appraised Value – $150,000

Homestead Exemption	($100,000)
Net Taxable Value*	$50,000

Annual Impact	$91.50
Monthly Impact	$7.63
Weekly Impact	$1.76

Appraised Value – $200,000

Homestead Exemption	($100,000)
Net Taxable Value*	$100,000

Annual Impact	$183.00
Monthly Impact	$15.25
Weekly Impact	$1.52

*Based on netting out only the State mandated $100,000 homestead exemption. Does not include the effect of any other exemptions a homeowner may qualify for.

2024 School Improvement Bond

Notice of Election and Sample Ballot