August 17, 2026 Regular Meeting

At the August 17, 2026 regular meeting of the Spring Independent School District Board of Trustees, the board unanimously adopted the 2026 tax rate of $1.1569 and unanimously called a special voter-approval tax rate election. District staff said the proposed five-cent M&O increase could generate nearly $16 million annually for deficit reduction, employee compensation and retention, and student services; the election is scheduled for November 3. Trustees discussed improving public notice for future tax matters. The board also considered an interlocal agreement with Harris County Youth Service Specialists, including student-data protections; the transcript does not clearly capture the vote on that item. No contract awards or competitive procurements were identified.

The board’s motion to approve a teacher-preparation partnership MOU with the University of Houston-Downtown and Sam Houston State University failed, with concerns focused on a student perception survey and its questions, and the potential effect on a state-funded grant. Trustees and administrators discussed seeking changes or clarification, but the transcript ends before a resolution is recorded. The meeting also included an academic accountability update reporting an 11-point district rating increase and progress in several assessment areas.