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Burleson ISD adopts balanced 2026–27 budget; tax rate to be set after certified values
Summary
The board approved the 2026–27 General, Debt Service, and Food Service budgets, committing funds for capital replacement and approving amendments. CFO Brenda Mize said the district will not set the tax rate until certified values and TEA guidance are received.
The Burleson Independent School District Board of Trustees on June 22 approved the 2026–27 budgets for the General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Food Service Fund and authorized appropriate adjustments consistent with law and policy.
Chief Financial Officer Brenda Mize presented the budget and emphasized the district would not adopt a tax rate at the meeting because it was awaiting certified property values and guidance from the Texas Education Agency. "We will not approve the tax rate until we have our certified values and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) issues our rate. The official tax rate will be presented in August or September," Mize told the board during the public hearing.
In reviewing year‑to‑date financials, staff reported the district had collected approximately 79% of budgeted revenues through April 2026 and expended roughly 70% of the General Fund budget; the 2025–26 excess fund balance was reported at approximately $8 million that may be used for capital projects. The board also approved a resolution to commit funds for capital replacement and approved year‑to‑date budget amendments. Each motion passed with all trustees present recorded as voting yes.
