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HPISD reviews budget outlook; trustees told district paid over $2.1 billion in recapture since 1995
Summary
At a June 2 work session, Scott Drillette updated Highland Park Independent School District trustees on the 2025–26 budget, year‑end projections and 2026–27 planning; he noted HPISD has paid more than $2.1 billion in recapture since 1995 and flagged dates for next budget steps.
Scott Drillette, executive director for construction services for the Highland Park Independent School District, presented the board with a budget update covering the 2025–26 budget, year‑end projections and five‑year historical highlights.
"HPISD's cumulative recapture paid since 1995 has totaled over $2.1 billion," Drillette said during the work session. He outlined next steps for budget planning, including a Public Hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026, and the district’s tax rate adoption planned for August 2026.
The minutes do not record formal action on the budget at the work session. Trustees heard the presentation and received the schedule for upcoming public meetings where the board will take further steps on the 2026–27 budget.
