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VATRE - Student Programs

How Can a VATRE support our student programs?

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  • VATRE funds support day-to-day operations and student opportunities such as CTE, AP/Dual Credit, fine arts, extracurriculars, and classroom resources.
     
  • In 2023–24, Blanco ISD invested $653,989 in Career & Technical Education and $654,394 in transportation. These operating costs ensure students can access career pathways, advanced coursework, and extracurricular opportunities, and have reliable transportation to participate in them.
     
  • Without added revenue, the district faces an operating budget gap of about $0.55 million in 2025–26, which could put pressure on program budgets and limit what students can access.
     
  • Bond funds pay for facilities, while VATRE proceeds support operations that keep classrooms staffed and programs running.