Bastrop ISD Board of Trustees Meeting 2/17/2026

The Bastrop Independent School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on February 17, 2026, which included discussions on various district matters but focused notably on the consideration of Senate Bill 11 regarding a daily period of prayer and religious text reading in schools. The administration recommended declining to adopt a policy under SB11, citing existing protections for religious freedom and concerns about potential division and instructional time impact. The board moved to accept this recommendation, effectively deciding against implementing the SB11 policy. Additionally, the meeting covered the district's annual report, safety audit results, and preliminary discussions on the 2026-27 budget and tax rate, highlighting concerns about student enrollment projections and state funding uncertainties. A low attendance waiver for January 27, 2026, was also approved. No new contracts or procurement actions were reported during this meeting.