PREVIEW: CFISD board of trustees to discuss budget amendments, improvement plans

The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees is slated to discuss budget amendments and district, campus and local improvement plans for the 2026-27 school year during the Nov. 5 and 9 meetings.

Current situation

Five CFISD propositions are currently on the Nov. 3 ballot regarding a voter-approval tax rate election and a $1.63 billion, four-proposition bond referendum:

• Proposition A: increase maintenance and operations, or M&O, tax rate by 12 cents; total property tax rate of $1.1569 per $100 of home valuation

• Proposition B: $1.3 billion for critical infrastructure, safety & security and transportation

• Proposition C: $256 million for instructional technology

• Proposition D: $60.8 million for existing high school athletic stadiums

• Proposition E: $20.1 million for existing pools

District officials confirmed that if the VATRE is unsuccessful, the trustees will need to adopt a rate of $1.0369 per $100 of valuation for the 2026 tax year during the regular meeting. 

The board of trustees is slated to consider the district’s annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2025-26.

Also on the agenda

CFISD administration plans to provide two reports to the board:

• Formative assessment data

• Student screen time monitoring

The District Educational Improvement Council's (DEIC) recommended 2027-28 instructional calendar is up for board approval. The DEIC is accepting feedback regarding two calendar versions until Nov. 4 at noon, according to the district website.

The board is slated to consider three district policy revisions related to required instruction, naming facilities and library materials.

Before you go

The board of trustees is scheduled to meet Nov. 5 and 9 at 6 p.m. for a work session and regular meeting, respectively, in the Mark Henry Administration Building Boardroom at 11440 Matzke Road, Cypress.