There will be three items on the ballot. They include funding maintenance costs, selling bonds and a property tax increase to fund capital improvement projects.

The district said the money will go toward things like security. School officials said they can't use funds from the legislature capital improvements. That money is only for the operational budget, which includes teacher’s salaries.

“They'll be voting on whether or not they want to continue improving infrastructure at Albuquerque Public Schools," said Scott Edler, APS' chief operating officer. "Do they want to continue to maintain the current buildings and build new buildings as well as purchase educational technology?"

The median cost of a home in Albuquerque is $220,000. If approved, the property tax for that homeowner will increase about $150 per year.

Voters can expect the ballot in their mailboxes in January.