WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) -- With early voting underway, Whitehouse ISD is proposing a bond that will increase teachers' pay and maintain small class sizes that allow more one-on-one attention between students and teachers.

If voters approve the bond proposal, tax rates will remain one of the lowest in Smith County, the school district said. The bond focuses on providing a better learning environment for teachers and students.

The bond aims to increase teachers' pay to keep and attract experienced educators in the district while also focusing on maintaining small class sizes.

Additionally, the bond will look to help grow the district's college preparation programs, along with expanding on academic and fine arts programs, extracurriculars and the special education program. It will also al

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