Rockwall, TX (November 18, 2025) – The Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution Monday at the monthly Board meeting authorizing a one-time incentive payment for all current full-time, permanent employees as a result of the recent passage of the Voter-Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). This payment reflects the VATRE-funded increase employees will […]
Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications. ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 5, 2025) Rockwall ISD’s Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election was approved by voters today, giving the district access to $16.5 million annually to pay for employee salary increases, school safety, special education and student programs. “The November ballot gave Rockwall ISD voters the unique opportunity to […]
Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 30, 2025) Rockwall County voters will see a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), or Proposition A, on the Tuesday, November 4, ballot. The VATRE will determine whether Rockwall Independent School District can access more than $16.5 million in new annual local funding, every year to […]
Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD Communications ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 23, 2025) Rockwall Independent School District continues to put students first by investing in their safety, security, and educational support—despite the State not fully funding mandates in these critical areas. Each year, Rockwall ISD allocates millions of dollars from its General Fund to meet safety […]
Rockwall County, TX (October 17, 2025) – Texans will exercise their right to vote in the General Election slated for November 4, with early voting opening on Monday, October 20. The upcoming ballot covers a number of important issues for residents of Rockwall County and the state of Texas as a whole. If you haven’t […]
Rockwall, TX (October 13, 2025) – Rockwall County taxpayers should begin receiving their property tax notices in the mail this week, and as a result, Rockwall ISD is providing clarification regarding the upcoming November 4 Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). State law requires school districts to include the proposed Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) tax […]
Rockwall, TX (October 10, 2025) — Rockwall ISD Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal delivered a presentation to the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, highlighting the district’s ongoing commitment to student achievement and responsible fiscal stewardship. In attendance were several students from the Dr. Gene Burton College and Career Academy (GBCCA), representing the district’s award-winning Career and […]
Editor’s Note: The following is sponsored content paid for and submitted by Vote YES for Rockwall ISD, written by Dr. Gene Burton, former Rockwall ISD Superintendent. ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 9, 2025) The Rockwall Independent School District is recognized across the state for being a high performing district in all aspects of student achievement. The district […]
Submitted press release by Rockwall ISD ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 10, 2025) Rockwall ISD is one of only four school districts in the region and is the only school district in House District 33 without a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election, or VATRE. Despite historical conservative spending and fiscal responsibility, Rockwall ISD is not keeping pace with […]
Rockwall, TX (August 19, 2025) – On Monday, the Rockwall ISD Board of Trustees voted to call a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), for Tuesday, November 4. The VATRE will determine whether the district can access more than $16.5 million in new funding every year for staff compensation, student programs, and underfunded special education and […]