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Socorro ISD calls for tax ratification election to fund teachers, raises, student programs

Socorro Independent School District calls for a tax ratification election to raise its tax rate and fund additional teachers, pay raises, technology upgrades, facility improvements, and rebuilding reserves.

By Claudia Lorena Silva·4 hr ago

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The Socorro Independent School District is asking voters to allow it to raise its tax rate beyond what is allowed by the state to fund additional teachers, pay raises, upgrade technology, improve heating and cooling systems and begin rebuilding its savings.

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