Brenham ISD Board Meeting 8-17-2026 Regular Board Meeting

The Brenham ISD Board held a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, focusing on several procurement and budgetary matters. The board approved monetary donations totaling $140,350, including $130,350 from a local run event to support athletic programs and $10,000 from Vidian in partnership with the Brenham ISD Education Foundation to purchase student Chromebooks. A detailed update was provided on the district's bond program and capital improvement projects, highlighting roofing repairs and facility upgrades prioritized based on recent assessments. The board reviewed and approved the amended 2025-2026 budget and adopted the proposed 2026-2027 budget totaling approximately $64.5 million. Tax rates were set with a slight decrease in the maintenance and operations rate to 66.90 cents per $100 valuation and an interest and sinking rate of 8 cents, resulting in a total tax rate of 74.90 cents. The board also approved TASBY as the district's property and casualty insurance carrier for the 2026-2027 school year. Additionally, updates on employee and student handbooks were presented with minor changes noted. The meeting concluded with an executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters.