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The school board of Independent School District No. 768 (Hancock Public Schools) has also proposed a capital project levy authorization of 4.393% times the net tax capacity of the school district. The money raised from the capital project levy authorization will provide funds for technology to enhance safety and security, classroom and building technology, digital curriculum, technology infrastructure and network improvements, device replacement, to pay the costs of technology related personnel and training, and the replacement of school-related transportation vehicles. The proposed capital project levy authorization will raise approximately $195,000 for taxes payable in 2026, the first year it is to be levied, and would be authorized for ten years. The estimated total costs of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $1,950,000. Shall the capital project levy proposed by the school board of Independent School District No. 768 be approved? BY VOTING ON THE BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE