District flags voucher applications as potential enrollment risk; 123 applications reported

Apr 28, 2026

CFO Mike White told the board that 123 voucher applications had been submitted by current BISD students (primarily Tier 1 with siblings), creating potential impacts for PK–Kindergarten enrollment; trustees noted the enrollment risk in scenario planning.

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Mike White informed trustees that 123 applications for vouchers had been submitted by current Bastrop ISD students, primarily Tier 1 applicants with siblings in the district. He cautioned the board that vouchers could reduce enrollment in PK and kindergarten and that the district would monitor potential impacts across scenarios.

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