Week of 2026-08-24
Monte Alto ISD board to vote on 2026-27 budget, tax rate
The Monte Alto ISD Board of Trustees held three meetings in the past two weeks, all with no votes or decisions listed on their agendas. The board will take up the district's 2026-27 budget and tax rate at a public hearing and regular meeting later this week.
Recent meetings: no action taken
The board met three times between Aug. 12 and Aug. 20, each session listed as an agenda-only meeting with no decisions recorded.
- **Aug. 12 – 4th Budget Workshop:** The board held a budget workshop for information only, along with public comments and an executive session for personnel matters. No votes or decisions were listed.
- **Aug. 13 – Special Meeting:** The board discussed the superintendent's employment, contract, and performance evaluation, as well as revisions to the district's school guardian plan and the appointment or removal of guardians. The agenda allowed for possible action after a closed session, but no action items were listed.
- **Aug. 20 – CTE/Dual Enrollment Workshop:** A workshop focused on career and technical education and dual enrollment programs. The agenda included public comments, an information-only session, and an executive session for personnel matters. No votes or decisions were listed.
Minutes for these meetings have not yet been published.
Upcoming: budget and tax rate votes
The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget and proposed tax rate on Aug. 25. No specific figures are provided in the agenda.
The following day, Aug. 26 at 6:00 p.m., the board will hold a regular meeting and consider:
- Approving the district budget for 2026-27
- A resolution to increase the interest and sinking fund tax rate for 2026-27
- Approving the overall tax rate for 2026-27
- Approving HVAC vendors selected through a request for proposals for district-wide needs
- Approving audit services for 2026-27 with Raul Hernandez & Company P.C.
Other routine items are listed on a consent agenda.
Coming up
- **Aug. 25** – Public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget and tax rate.
- **Aug. 26, 6:00 p.m.** – Regular board meeting to vote on the budget, tax rate, and other action items.