Belton ISD School Board Meeting April 20, 2026

The Belton ISD Board of Trustees held a meeting on April 20, 2026, which included a detailed update from Dr. Christy Ponce, president of Temple College, regarding the college's 2026 bond election and ongoing facility master plan. The discussion focused on capital improvement projects funded by previous bonds, including new workforce and visual arts buildings, health science centers, and technology infrastructure upgrades. Dr. Ponce highlighted the need for a new technology building to house data servers and improve campus facilities, as well as expansions to health science and workforce programs to address local labor shortages. The bond election aims to fund these projects with a proposed tax rate increase of 2 cents per $100 assessed value, with no tax impact for seniors over 65. Additionally, Belton ISD representatives discussed their partnership with Temple College to expand dual credit opportunities for students, including efforts to eliminate financial barriers and increase staff credentialing to teach college-level courses. The board received updates on strategies to increase student participation in dual credit programs and improve advising and family engagement. No formal votes or motions related to procurement were recorded during this meeting.