Burleson ISD adopts TEA-mandated tax rate of $1.2552; board hears July financials and capital updates
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The Burleson Independent School District Board of Trustees on Sept. 8 adopted a tax rate of $1.2552 per the Texas Education Agency's tier-1 directive and received a July financial report showing routine summer expenditures, a large debt payment and near-term capital work including a new clinic and the Mountain Gym project.
The Burleson Independent School District Board of Trustees on Sept. 8 adopted a property tax rate of $1.2552, the TEA-mandated tier-1 rate, and approved related financial routine items after hearing the district’s July financial report. The vote followed staff presentation and brief questions about the district’s discretion to set the rate.
The tax-rate adoption matters because rising property values increase collections even when the rate itself remains unchanged. District finance staff presented July figures showing low typical summer revenue, ongoing school-year startup spending and a large annual debt payment. Brenda Meisz, who presented the monthly financials, explained that the Texas Education Agency provides the tier-1 rate and that the district must adopt it to avoid penalties.
Meisz told trustees that July revenues were limited (typical for the month) and that the district made a scheduled debt service payment at the end of July. She summarized July line items: general revenues and expenditures consistent with the start of fiscal year 2025–26, food-service activity with modest July collections, and capital outlay tied to the Mountain Gym project. Meisz said the beginning fund balance was roughly $14.1 million and that year-to-date capital expenditures include work on the Mountain Gym and other campus projects.
Board members asked how much local discretion the board had over the adopted number. Meisz said the state supplies the tier-1 rate and affirmed that failing to adopt the TEA-directed rate could result in penalties. After the presentation the board moved to adopt the $1.2552 rate and the motion passed without recorded opposition.
Trustees also reviewed payments over $10,000 listed in the board packet, special-revenue and child-care activity, and a construction update. Staff noted the new district clinic is complete and in operation and that the Mountain Gym roofing and awning work are underway; trustees requested photos of progress at a future meeting.
Action: The board voted to adopt the tax rate of $1.2552 per the district’s published resolution; the motion passed. The board also approved the consent agenda and accepted the monthly financial report as presented.
The board’s vote sets required public notice and preparation for the November tax collection process; staff said the formal tax levy and collections will proceed under state timelines.