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BISD launches virtual learning pilot for grades 6–8 with 200‑student cap

Bastrop Independent School District Board of Trustees · April 28, 2026

Summary

The district has launched a virtual learning academy intended to capture additional students; CFO Mike White described staffing needs, attendance reporting issues, a 200‑student cap for the pilot and potential funding differences to the board.

Citing a new virtual learning academy, Chief Financial Officer Mike White told the board the program had been launched to capture additional students and that expansion plans include virtual learning for grades 6–8. White said the pilot would be limited to 200 students while the district evaluates demand, staffing capacity and attendance reporting requirements.

Board discussion flagged staffing needs and possible funding differences between in‑person and virtual enrollment. The board did not make policy decisions on expansion during the workshop; questions about attendance reporting and funding calculation were noted as items to monitor.

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