Education
BY JARRETT WHITENER
Boerne ISD approves budget, plans tax rate election Boerne ISD trustees unanimously approved a balanced Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, with plans to pursue the first-ever Voter Approved Tax Rate Election, or VATRE, in November. The VATRE would help support teacher salaries and fund capital improvements. What’s happening? During a June 16 meeting, Wes Scott, chief Starting teacher pay In the 2024-25 school year, Boerne ISD ranked 15 out of 21 regional districts for starting teacher pay. $55,142
BISD purchases 70-acre tract of land On May 20, Boerne ISD announced the purchase of a 70-acre tract of land south of Boerne, located off I-10 and Old Freder- icksburg Road. According to a news release, the land will allow the district to approach future growth proactively. The details The property does not have a specific use, but district staff will evaluate options for the property, including a potential new school or athletic complex. During the May 12 board of trustees meeting, district staff presented enrollment projections over the next 10 years, highlight- ing potential needs for campus expansions across the district. The BISD community will have opportunities to provide input on the land use, according to the news release.
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financial and operations officer, said BISD has the lowest funding per student compared to other San Antonio districts. Trustees agreed that teachers and staff deserved more compensation. Board President Kristi Schmidt highlighted that BISD is one of the only districts in the state to receive an A-rating from the Texas Education Agency. “Our teachers deserve equitable pay for working as hard as they are, and being A-rated and compet- ing with neighboring districts that are F-rated. It just doesn’t seem fair, and I think we all agree on that,” Schmidt said.
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Upon VATRE approval, the starting teacher sal- ary would increase to $60,000, instead of $55,142. If a VATRE is not approved, Scott said the district will likely face a minor deficit in the upcoming school year.
Boerne ISD reviews future enrollment projections On May 12, the Boerne ISD Board of Trustees dis- cussed future district growth and where potential facility needs will arise over the next ten years. The overview reach capacity by 2027-28, while Voss is not antic- ipated to reach its capacity within the next decade.
Over the next 10 years, district officials anticipate reaching capacity at several campuses.
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Champion High School is expected to reach capacity around 2030-31, while Boerne High School is expected to reach capacity around 2033-34. These capacity projections incorporate the recent expansion projects at each school, accord- ing to the board presentation.
Campuses across the district are expected to reach full capacity within the next 10 years. Projections show growth on the city’s western side. Both Boerne middle schools are expected to
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