Bryan ISD School Board Special Meeting, May 11, 2026

The Bryan Independent School District (ISD) held a special school board meeting on May 11, 2026, focused primarily on the 2026-2027 budget development. Chief Financial Officer Norma Friddle provided a detailed overview of the current fiscal year's budget status, highlighting revenues, expenditures, and projected deficits. The discussion emphasized the impact of property value audits on state funding, the challenges of predicting revenues due to timing differences in property tax valuations, and the district's declining average daily attendance affecting funding. The board reviewed compensation considerations, including potential reinstatement of stipends for hourly staff, attendance incentives for bus drivers, and teacher step increases, with associated costs discussed. The possibility of using fund balance to close budget deficits was also addressed, alongside the option to pursue a voter-approved tax rate election (VATRE) to generate additional recurring revenue estimated at $5.5 million annually. The meeting included community engagement efforts and strategic planning discussions aimed at balancing fiscal responsibility with workforce compensation needs amid state funding constraints.