# Regular Voting Meeting: Sep 24 2026

The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees held a regular voting meeting on September 24, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and financial matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of the 2026 tax rate, which was set at .9184 representing a slight decrease, and the authorization of a $140 million Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note to address cash flow needs for October and November, with associated interest and fees totaling approximately $2.1 million. The board discussed the district's strong AAA bond rating despite market challenges and the need for ongoing budget cuts and financial strategies to address enrollment declines and funding shortfalls. The meeting also covered operational updates such as transportation cost increases due to rising diesel prices and adjustments to service models. Additionally, the board reviewed academic performance data and school improvement efforts at specific campuses. Several motions related to tax rate adoption and issuance of the revenue anticipation note were passed unanimously. The meeting included an executive session addressing personnel, property, and legal matters, but no specific procurement contracts or vendor selections were detailed in the public session.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular Voting Meeting: Sep 24 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFrH7TFBKX8) - Austin ISD