Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Budget topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Bastrop ISD outlines 2025–26 budget priorities amid pending state funding changes
Summary
CFO Mike White briefed the board on the 2025–26 budget, noting pending legislation including HB2's proposed $220 Basic Allotment increase and a possible $450,000 local funding change if a property-value appeal succeeds; priorities include staffing, opening Adelton Elementary, and special education support.
Mike White, Chief Financial Officer, presented Budget Development Update #2 and outlined the items staff are monitoring as the district prepares the 2025–26 budget. "House Bill 2, which proposes a $220 increase in the Basic Allotment and additional funding for special populations," White said, explaining the district is tracking legislative developments that could change funding levels.
White also noted local variables, including property valuation appeals that could increase district funding: staff estimated a potential $450,000 funding increase if an appeal is successful. Budget priorities described to trustees included staffing to support enrollment growth, resources for the opening of Adelton Elementary, converting two intermediate schools to middle schools, teacher and support-staff pay adjustments, and addressing special-education needs. He also reported relatively stable interest revenue and a decline in SHARS revenue.
The board received the update; trustees asked clarifying questions about how legislative outcomes and property appeals would affect staffing and reserves. No formal budget decisions were made during the meeting.
