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Keller ISD officials flag HVAC, energy costs and potential bond as budget risks
Summary
District finance and operations staff told trustees that rising utility rates, aging HVAC/MEP systems and uncertain ESA-related enrollment pressure pose budget risks; administration said a bond or third-party financing are options and that further analysis will be carried to an April budget workshop.
Keller ISD finance and operations staff told trustees on March 26 that utility-price volatility and aging mechanical systems are among the largest budget risks facing the district in 2026–27, and that those pressures are shaping discussions about a possible bond measure.
Pam, a member of the district finance team, described the current budget work as intensive "digging" into departmental needs and said district staff are populating TASBO templates and other tools to refine revenue and expense projections. John, who led the facilities and utilities portion of the update, said rising energy costs and high demand charges…
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