Brownwood ISD board weighs budget, tax rate, and policy updates
The Brownwood Independent School District Board of Trustees met three times in the past two weeks to consider the district's 2026-27 budget, proposed tax rates, and several policy and consent items. No decisions have been reported yet, as minutes from these meetings have not been published.
Budget and tax rate on the table
At a special meeting on August 20, the board was scheduled to consider approving the district's 2026-2027 budget, a defeasance resolution, and the adoption of tax rates for maintenance and operations and for interest and sinking. The agenda also included a consent agenda with budget amendments, a safety and security audit, and approval of minutes from prior meetings.
The board also had on its agenda approval of the Brownwood ISD 2023–2026 Three-Year Safety and Security Audit.
Regular meeting: tax rate, policies, and consent items
On August 10, the board held a regular meeting at 6:30 PM. The agenda included discussion and possible action on the proposed tax rate for public notice, a first reading of TASB Policy Update 127, and a consent agenda with several items:
- Approval of the 2026-2027 salary schedule
- Approval of the student code of conduct
- Approval of property/casualty insurance for 2026-2027
The board also entered closed session for personnel and security matters.
Budget workshop
Also on August 10, the board held a budget workshop. The agenda listed only the establishment of a quorum, an invocation, and the workshop itself, with no specific budget figures or proposals provided.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days, according to the district's published agenda list.
Residents interested in the budget and tax rate decisions should watch for the release of minutes from the August 20 special meeting, which will show whether the board approved the budget and tax rates as proposed.