Waskom ISD board weighs $1.3M bus purchase, tax rate as minutes pending
The Waskom ISD Board of Trustees held three meetings in the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The agenda items included a $1.3 million bus purchase, selection of an architect for the 2026 bond program, and adoption of a tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year.
Aug. 10 regular meeting
The board's regular meeting on Aug. 10 included several action items, according to the agenda:
- **Bus purchase:** Approval of the purchase of eight school buses, not to exceed $1,300,000, using bond funds.
- **Architect selection:** Selection of Claycomb Associates Inc as architect for the 2026 Bond Program.
- **Construction method:** Approval of Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) as the delivery method for the 2026 Bond Program.
- **Lunch prices:** An increase in the adult lunch price for the 2026-2027 school year.
- **Insurance bids:** Approval of Waskom ISD and Harrison County SSA insurance bids for 2026-2027.
Aug. 17 special meeting
A special meeting on Aug. 17 had these agenda items:
- **Tax rate:** Adoption of the 2026/2027 tax rate.
- **Bond issuance:** Review of bond sale results and adoption of an order authorizing bond issuance.
- **Region 7 agreements:** Discussion and possible adoption of e-agreements with Region 7 Service Center.
- **Closed session:** The board entered closed session for personnel matters under Texas Government Code sections 551.072, 551.074, and 551.076.
Aug. 17 public meeting on tax rate and budget
Also on Aug. 17, the board held a public meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the tax rate and budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda included a public comment period, but no specific figures or proposals were listed in the provided text.
Status of decisions
All three meetings are listed as "agenda only" with minutes not yet published. As a result, the outcomes of the votes on the bus purchase, architect selection, tax rate, and other items are not yet known.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings were listed in the provided data. Residents should check the Waskom ISD website or district office for future meeting notices.