September 15, 2026 Regular Meeting

Spring ISD Board of Trustees regular meeting, September 15, 2026. The board heard a third-party efficiency audit required ahead of a proposed voter-approved tax rate election (VATRE). The audit estimated that five additional maintenance-and-operations tax pennies would generate about $5.6 million in additional local revenue, plus $9.9 million in state funding, for approximately $15.5 million in total additional revenue in 2026–27. The district identified compensation, student programs and services, transportation, special education, rising operating costs, and its budget shortfall as potential uses. The audit was presented for discussion, not approval; the district still needed to post the report at least 30 days before the November 3 election.

The board approved an agreement with Imagine Learning for virtual instructional services to launch Spring ISD’s virtual school program. Administration said the vendor was selected through a cooperative purchasing process and outlined plans to monitor academic outcomes and attendance, with a review and recommendation expected by late May or June; no contract amount was stated. The board also considered addenda to its existing memorandum of understanding with Sam Houston State University for clinical teaching and residency programs. A trustee moved to postpone the item for parent review of the surveys, citing questions about safety and survey standards, but the transcript does not clearly establish the final vote or disposition. Other discussion focused on campus improvement plans and academic results; no additional specific procurement awards were identified.