Fabens ISD board to weigh tax rate, budget, and highway resolution this week
No decisions have been published from Fabens ISD's recent meetings, but the board is set to adopt the 2026-27 tax rate at a special meeting on Aug. 26. The district's regular meeting on Aug. 19 included a public hearing on the tax rate, a possible operating budget increase, and a resolution opposing a highway extension, though minutes have not yet been released.
Recent meetings
Athletic Committee Workshop (Aug. 11)
The Athletic Committee held a workshop to discuss norms, recap summer athletic programs, review hires and vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year, and plan for the upcoming season. The agenda was procedural and contained no specific decisions or financial details.
Finance Committee Workshop (Aug. 18)
The Finance Committee discussed the 2026-2027 tax rate and purchases exceeding $15,000 from vendors including MSB, Lexia Learning Systems, Amador & Sons Plumbing, Frontline Education, Olivas Music, and Office Depot. The committee also reviewed Special Education contracted services and Region 19 Reading Academies ESC implementation. No votes were taken.
Regular Meeting (Aug. 19)
The board's agenda included:
- A public hearing and consideration of adopting the 2026-2027 tax rate, including submission of the No-New-Revenue tax rate.
- Possible action on an increase to the 2026-2027 operating budget.
- Approval of purchases over $15,000 from vendors including Lexia Learning, Office Depot, and Frontline Education.
- A resolution opposing the proposed Border Highway East extension of State Loop 375.
- Approval of a TEA class size waiver for Fabens Elementary School.
Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are available.
Coming up
Special Meeting (Aug. 26)
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially adopt the district's tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda lists the tax rate as the sole substantive action item, with routine items including call to order, communications, and adjournment.
Residents interested in the tax rate or the highway resolution may want to attend the Aug. 26 meeting or check the district's website for minutes from the Aug. 19 regular meeting.