Northside ISD Voters to Decide Tax Hike November 3

The proposed 3-cent property tax increase aims to fund employee raises despite rising insurance costs.

Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Nursing Jobs

Northside ISD Voters to Decide Tax Hike November 3

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Should your local school district prioritize employee benefit funding over maintaining lower property tax rates?

San Antonio voters in Northside ISD will decide on a 3-cent property tax rate increase per $100 of property valuation on November 3, 2026. If approved, the measure is intended to fund a 2% pay raise for all district employees.

Why it matters

The district is balancing employee compensation against nationwide medical inflation and rising provider costs. This ballot measure addresses a fiscal environment where employee health insurance premiums are rising significantly after remaining flat for eight years.

Employees face monthly health premiums rising to approximately $1,100 as the district moves toward HMO plan options. This follows an eight-year period where health premiums were held flat.

The players

Northside ISD

This San Antonio-based public school district is responsible for managing local educational funding and staffing policies.

Stevens High School

This educational facility serves as a focal point for current teacher protests and discussions regarding the district's benefits package.

The details

Teachers at Stevens High School have expressed concerns over the new 2027 health plan rates, which involve reduced options and significant cost increases. A petition has been circulated requesting a formal board review of the current benefits structure.

November 3, 2026: Voters decide on the tax rate increase.
2027: The new employee health plan rates take effect.

Market Landscape

The district implemented a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) measure to navigate fiscal constraints while seeking voter approval for necessary tax adjustments. This move positions the district to maintain staffing competitiveness amid broader inflationary pressures on public sector payrolls.

Property owners in the district will see a 3-cent tax increase per $100 of valuation if the measure passes. For district employees, the shift to HMO plans and higher premiums will directly impact take-home pay despite the proposed 2% salary adjustment.

The takeaway

Voters must weigh the immediate impact of higher property taxes against the district's stated need to fund competitive pay raises. Employees should monitor the board's response to the teacher petition to see if plan options change before the 2027 effective date.