Real estate
Education
BY JANE TURCHI
In February, the majority of Bastrop homes sold were in the $300,000-$499,999 price range. Residential market data
BISD attendance below prepandemic numbers Bastrop ISD is averaging a 92% attendance rate for the 2023-24 school year—lower than the district’s prepandemic average of 94%. While the district saw some recovery over the rst semester, illness following the winter break brought attendance back down, BISD Chief Financial O cer Dina Edgar said at the March 19 board meeting. “Most school districts across the country are still experiencing this phenomenon,” Edgar said. “It is not new to Texas or to Bastrop ISD.” The report presented March 19 was part of the 2024-25 budget development update. What it means Average daily attendance, along with total student enrollment, are considered when the state decides how much funding each district receives. “Similar to last year, one of the most signi cant factors impacting this year’s budget is average daily
BISD to keep chaplains volunteers, not sta Ahead of a March 1 state deadline, Bastrop ISD school board voted to maintain the current guidelines for volunteer chaplains. Under the policy, chaplains are allowed in BISD schools as visitors and volunteers or can be considered for employment if quali ed. The board did not adopt any further policy regarding chaplains under Senate Bill 763, which states Texas schools can choose to employ or accept volunteer chaplains without the need for certi cation. What they’re saying “Chaplains are another source of caring adults in our community, and we would love to see them volunteer in our schools through our mentor program,” Vice Superin- tendent Kristi Lee said at the Feb. 20 school board meeting.
Homes sold by price point in February 2024
Attendance e ects funding Attendance e ects funding Districts receive $6,160 per student who meets the criteria for average daily attendance. Bastrop ISD o cials said they will continue to budget for lower than prepandemic attendance rates. Bastrop attendance rates
78602
78612
1 1
1 1
$900,000+
$700,000-$899,999
11
3 6 3
2018-19
$500,000-$699,999
94.6%
33 16
$300,000-$499,999
2019-20
97.9%
<$299,999
95
2020-21
78602
92%
71
21
2021-22
90.6%
21
Median home sales price
304
2022-23*
78612
February
2023
2024
92%
*DISTRICT ESTIMATE AUGUST THROUGH FEBRUARY
N
$378,660
$344,945
78602
SOURCE: BASTROP ISD, TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY COMMUNITY IMPACT
attendance,” Edgar said. O cials said the district will continue to budget for lower-than-expected attendance for the 2024-25 school year.
MARKET DATA PROVIDED BY AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORS AND UNLOCK MLS 512 454 7636 • WWW.ABOR.COM
$440,000
$407,500
78612
BASTROP 739 State Hwy 71 (512) 308-0250
ELGIN 1100 US-290 (512) 285-2741
GIDDINGS 1920 E Austin St (979) 212-4031
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