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Mercedes ISD trustees approve balanced 2025–26 budget, lower tax rate and multiple finance measures
Summary
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees on an evening meeting approved a balanced 2025–26 budget, a resolution to lower the district tax rate, a bond defeasance, use of disaster pennies tied to Hurricane Beryl, and a series of related financial items by recorded roll call votes.
The Mercedes Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a balanced 2025–26 budget and a package of related finance actions during a regularly scheduled meeting.
Superintendent Dr. Noyola told the board the administration recommends approval of the 2025–26 budget and related measures, and cited earlier budget presentations by CFO Christina Torres. "Administration recommends approval," Dr. Noyola said about the budget and about several agenda items.
The board approved:
- A motion authorizing the defeasance and partial redemption of a portion of the district's outstanding unlimited tax bonds and approving an escrow agreement…
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