College Station ISD to review budget advisory recommendations in April; board to consider compensation in May and adopt budget in June

Miss Wilson delivered an update on the district’s Budget Advisory Committee and the timetable for next steps in the 2026 budget process.

Wilson said the advisory committee has met three times and that staff will reconvene the committee one more time to finalize goals and recommendations before presenting them to the board. She told trustees the board will get a thorough look at the budget in April, a compensation plan could be presented in May if the board is comfortable with it, and the board is scheduled to adopt the budget in June.

Staff said they are finalizing staffing projections and class‑size adjustments; the CTE positions planned for board consideration relate to a new CTE facility scheduled to open in August. Wilson said the district has spent just over $105,000 with Brian ISD to provide CTE services while the local facility and programming are prepared.

On enrollment, officials reported about 15–16 out‑of‑district transfers, nine of them kindergarten students; staff said they are increasing outreach and will host a College Station Realtors breakfast on April 8 to promote the district ahead of new‑student registration.

Trustees discussed compensation: staff estimated a 1% raise would cost roughly $1 million districtwide. Wilson also said the district is negotiating a benefits vendor and expects a benefits decision in June; she noted the district will be approaching a TRS reconsideration window after the coming year.

Wilson asked that the board allow staff time to complete committee work before the district presents final recommendations; trustees agreed to receive the committee’s products next month. The workshop adjourned at 5:56 p.m.