The Strategic Planning Committee of Brenham ISD provided the recent progress for improving employee compensation and combating the requirements of the facilities during the special meeting on July 28th.
The members of the committee emphasized two important meetings of the latest meetings, including a household workshop in which the district manager checked new sources of income from House Bill 2 and discussed their effects on the increase in employees.
The district expects new funds of around $ 950,000, which could increase 3 percent for non-teaching employees with adjustments with adjustments to scholarship assignments to experienced teachers. For the perspective, an increase in non-class employees costs 1 percent of the district of around $ 200,000, including services, as shown.
The members of the committee also examined long -term remuneration strategies, forecast future salary increases and identified additional revenue needs to maintain competitive salaries in order to attract and maintain high -quality employees.
The needs of the facility were another main focus. With the help of local resources, the Committee assessed priorities of capital improvement such as HLK systems, roof, sanitary and safety improvements on campus. The discussions included the possibility of a bond package to finance these critical infrastructure projects without increasing the tax rate for interest and maintenance and operations (M&O) of the district.
“It is clear that the investment in our employees and campus for the success of the students is of crucial importance,” said superintendent Clay Gillentine. “Competition salaries and well -maintained institutions create the productive learning environments that our students earn.”
District officers emphasized the distinction between the M&O tax rate, which supports the daily operations and salaries of the staff – and the tax rate of interest and downfall (I&S), which is used for important capital projects such as new buildings and infrastructure improvements.
The committee is preparing to “land” the aircraft at its next session by concluding recommendations for the possible use of voters (Vatre) and bond elections. The board will ultimately vote on these proposals.
Legal and financial advisors outlined the upcoming timeline. During the board meeting of August 12, a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget is held, followed by a reimbursement of reimbursement. If this decision were approved, it would temporarily enable the district to pay general funds for emergency capital projects such as recent umbrella repairs, and then only reimburse the fund at the beginning of February 2026 if the voters approved the bond.
The solution also covers the costs in connection with insurance deductions for projects in the bond and offers financial flexibility for urgent repairs.
After the introduction of tax rate and reimbursement, the board of directors can request a vote for VAT if the tax rate exceeds the threshold value of the voter tolerance. The committee will also present its results and bond recommendations. Financial advisors update the Board of Directors on the connection capacity and the tax effects of the I&S
Gillentine added that the strategic planning process carefully takes into account both our financial restrictions and our commitment to students and employees.
“We look forward to presenting detailed plans soon,” he said.
The public is invited to take part in the Auditorium of the BRENHAM High School on August 12 on August 12th on August 12th to hear more and to deliver the strategic financial planning of the district.