Belton ISD Board Meeting February 2, 2026

The Belton ISD Board of Trustees held a meeting on February 2, 2026, which included a student showcase from the Belton New Tech High School legal studies program. The board reviewed and approved the 2024-2025 annual comprehensive financial report, receiving an audit presentation that highlighted a $2.5 million net loss but noted strong financial management and transparency. They also approved a strategic plan charter to guide district goals for the next five years, emphasizing community stakeholder involvement. A significant portion of the meeting focused on updates regarding the 2022 bond program, including construction project closeouts, bond refunding opportunities to save taxpayer money, and technology refresh cycles. The board discussed the financial advisor's recommendation to proceed with a bond refunding issuance combining technology bonds and callable bonds to maximize savings. Additionally, the board received midyear academic progress reports highlighting improvements in student critical thinking and math performance, as well as updates on various district initiatives such as Hope Squads and community partnerships. Public comments addressed concerns about proposed cuts to librarian positions and library resources. The meeting concluded with the approval of the consent agenda and recognition of community partners and staff.