# Sp. Called Meeting - July 29, 2026

The United Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on July 29, 2026. The board approved rescinding the existing stop-loss insurance award under RFP 2026-1 and reawarding that portion of the solicitation to the next-highest-ranked respondent, after discussion clarified that the current awardee could not provide the requested service. The stop-loss coverage was the only portion being reconsidered; no vendor name or contract amount was stated in the transcript.

The board also received a budget workshop presentation, with no action taken on the budget. Staff projected enrollment of about 38,250 and described ongoing cost reductions, including approximately 276 positions reduced, while discussing the district’s financial shortfall and the possibility of borrowing to cover payroll and operating expenses. A more definitive financial plan was expected to come before the board in the coming weeks, possibly August 12. Discussion included limiting charter-bus use in favor of district buses, which staff estimated could cost about one-third as much, and prioritizing campus spending amid budget constraints. Public comments raised concerns about service cuts, employee health-insurance affordability, and the district’s fund balance.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Healthcare
**Published:** July 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Sp. Called Meeting - July 29, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOwB9FZ_zV0) - United Independent School District