Bastrop ISD Board of Trustees Meeting 8/13/2026

The Bastrop ISD Board of Trustees held a meeting on August 13, 2026, focusing heavily on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation and adoption of the 2026-27 proposed tax rate, which involved a voter-approved tax rate election (VADER) to increase local funding by three pennies, potentially generating about $6 million to support teacher recruitment, retention, and other district needs. The board unanimously approved the tax rate and the order calling for the election. Additionally, the board approved amendments to the 2026-27 child nutrition and general fund budgets to reflect updated revenue and expenditure allocations. The meeting also highlighted ongoing capital improvement projects, including the near completion of Mina Elementary and renovations at other campuses, with updates on project timelines and budgets. A donation from TCS Mechanical and DeWalt supporting career technical education programs was acknowledged, emphasizing community partnerships. The board also adopted revised team operating procedures to improve governance and endorsed candidates for board director positions. No new contracts or RFPs were directly awarded during this meeting, but the tax rate adoption and budget amendments will impact future procurement and spending activities within the district.