Belton ISD Board Meeting August 17, 2026

The Belton ISD Board of Trustees convened a regular meeting on August 17, 2026, at the Pittinger Fine Arts Center in Belton, Texas. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget totaling approximately $152.5 million, which featured allocations for salaries, benefits, capital projects, and accelerated instruction funding. The board adopted a maintenance and operations tax rate of 75.52 cents and a debt service tax rate of 36.25 cents, maintaining a total tax rate of $1.1177, marking a reduction for the ninth consecutive year. Additionally, the board approved the commissioning of a citizens bond advisory committee to study and prioritize facility needs for a potential future bond package focused on general construction, safety, and program improvements. A gate and roadway easement agreement with WBW Single Development Group LLC was also approved to resolve a bus access and safety issue in a new residential section, reflecting successful community and county collaboration. The meeting included reports on bond and capital projects progress, academic performance updates, and policy reviews, but no other contract awards or vendor selections were noted.