Bastrop ISD Board of Trustees Meeting 6/16/2026

The Bastrop ISD Board of Trustees held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing on various district updates and approvals. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the 2026-2027 budget covering general, debt service, and food service funds, with priorities on safety, special education, operational support, and staff compensation. The board approved a compensation plan featuring a 2% or higher pay increase for teachers and staff, adjustments to address salary compression, and a minimum hourly wage increase for paraprofessionals. Additionally, the district discussed capital improvements such as the demolition of the historic Mina Elementary and cafeteria renovations at Cedar Creek High School. Child nutrition services transitioned to an in-house model, with plans for kitchen modernization and increased participation. The board also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Lower Colorado River Authority for use of district facilities during summer camps. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly detailed, but budget allocations and operational enhancements were central to the meeting's procurement focus.