Galveston ISD schedules public hearing on budget and proposed tax rate for March 5

The Board of Trustees of Galveston Independent School District posted a public hearing to present the district budget and a proposed tax rate at 6:00 p.m. on March 5, 2025, in the Board Room at the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, TX. "The Public Hearing to present the Budget and Proposed Tax Rate will begin at 6:00 pm in the Board Room at the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, TX," the meeting notice states.

The notice also says a Special meeting of the board "will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2025, immediately following the Public Meeting to discuss the Budget and Proposed Tax Rate." The board advises members of the public who wish to address the board to complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting. The notice makes clear that any final action required after closed-session discussion will be taken in open meeting or at a subsequent public meeting, as determined by the board.

The meeting notice cites Texas Government Code Section 551.127 in connection with possible remote attendance and lists closed-session authorities the board may use under the Texas Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551). The notice does not record any board debate, votes, or outcomes; it is a public notice announcing the hearing and the order of business. The board will take any votes or formal actions at the public meeting or at a later noticed meeting.