Brenham ISD Board Meeting 8-17-26 Hearing & Regular Board Meeting

The Brenham Independent School District (ISD) Board held a hearing and regular board meeting on August 17, 2026, focusing primarily on the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. The board reviewed detailed budget assumptions, including enrollment, property value growth, and state funding formulas. They presented a balanced budget across the general fund, child nutrition fund, and debt service fund totaling approximately $64.5 million. The board approved a tax rate of 0.7490 per $100 of taxable value, reflecting an effective 2.82% increase due to rising property values. Additionally, the board approved monetary donations totaling over $140,000 from community organizations to support athletic programs and student technology, including $130,350 from Run for the Youth of Washington County and $10,000 from Vidian in partnership with the Brenham ISD Education Foundation for Chromebooks. Facilities updates highlighted ongoing assessments and repairs, particularly roof and HVAC system issues, with plans for prioritizing and procuring necessary renovations. The board also amended the 2025-2026 budget with no overall changes to total amounts but realigned funds within functions. Finally, the meeting included presentations on academic progress, celebrating the district's improvement to a B rating and outlining continued instructional goals.