Belton ISD Board Meeting March 30, 2026

The Belton ISD Board of Trustees convened a regular meeting on March 30, 2026, at the Pittinger Fine Arts Center. The meeting featured a student showcase highlighting the aerospace engineering program, followed by recognitions of student achievements and community partnerships. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the 2026-2027 budget assumptions, which outlined enrollment projections, property value increases, and a $1 million allocation for capital projects focused on facility improvements and maintenance. The board also discussed Senate Bill 546 regarding seatbelt requirements on school buses, noting the significant costs involved in retrofitting or replacing buses to comply by 2029, and adopted a resolution to seek additional time to develop a compliance plan. Updates on bond and capital projects were provided, including playground equipment replacement, roof repairs, HVAC upgrades, and LED lighting installations, with an emphasis on cost savings and efficiency. The board approved several consent agenda items related to these projects and discussed ongoing neighborhood planning efforts with the City of Temple. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly detailed, but the meeting included motions and votes on budget and capital improvement funding that will impact future procurement activities.