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Vote YES on the Bay City ISD Bond and VATRE

November 3, 2026. Two measures that fix a real budget shortfall with no increase to the current tax rate.

The situation

The district's own numbers
$6.2 million — the current shortfall in BCISD's operating budget: salaries, utilities and day-to-day classroom costs.
$15.7 million — lost since 2019 because state per-student funding stayed flat while costs kept rising.
$0 — the increase to your tax rate if the Bond and VATRE both pass.

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What's at stake

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If nothing passes

The district's projections show program and staff cuts starting as early as 2027, with closures by 2030.

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If both pass

The deficit is eliminated immediately, maintaining our current tax rate while securing local schools.

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Our Commitment

This isn't about new taxes. It's about keeping the schools our kids depend on funded, staffed and strong.

How to vote

November 3, 2026

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Bay City ISD voters will see both the Bond and the VATRE on the ballot. Please verify details before you head out.

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Voting Details

Check early voting dates, times and polling locations with the Matagorda County Elections office before you go. Ensure your voice is heard in this important local school election.

Contact us

Questions? We're glad to talk it through.
Bay City ISD PAC
3 Chapparral Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
Phone: 704-779-5093
Email: admin@friendsofbcisd.org
Facebook: Friends of BCISD and Friends of BCISD PAC
Go Blackcats!