Boerne ISD authorizes first voter-approval tax rate election
Boerne ISD trustees on Aug. 18 called a voter-approval tax rate election, which will help generate additional revenue for the fiscal year 2025-26 budget.
Chief Financial and Operations Officer Wes Scott said these additional funds will be used to supplement salary increases for district staff as well as provide a funding mechanism for future capital improvements.
A closer look
Under state law, for a school district to approve a tax rate over the voter-approval rate, it must be taken to a vote.
The upcoming tax rate is planned to be $1.0109 per $100 valuation, which is a two-cent increase over the current district tax rate of $0.9909 per $100 valuation.
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Boerne ISD focuses on safety, security leading into new school year
As a new school year gets underway, Boerne ISD safety and security staff are working to ensure students and staff can approach education in a safe environment.
The framework
Coming into the 2025-26 school year, House Bill 33 required each school system to have at least one breaching tool and one ballistic shield available at each campus, marking a new unfunded mandate that the district was required to comply with.
Rick Goodrich, chief of safety and security, told Community Impact the school district has been ahead of the curve when it comes to safety measures, utilizing local partnerships and resources to provide the best school security.
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Boerne ISD receives 6th consecutive A-rating through the Texas Education Agency
Boerne ISD received its sixth consecutive A-rating from the Texas Education Agency, according to A-F Accountability ratings released on Aug. 15. Ratings were released for both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years.
Zooming in
According to an Aug. 15 news release, Boerne ISD earned an “A” with 28 Distinction Designations in 2024. In 2025, Boerne ISD earned an “A” with 27 Distinction Designations.
Across the state, 18% of campuses received an A rating in 2023-24, which increased to 23% in 2024-25.
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Boerne ISD implements cell phone ban following state requirement
At the start of the school year, districts across the state were required to implement a cell phone and personal device ban.
The details
For Boerne ISD and other districts, this ban means students cannot use personal communication devices on school property during the school day.
The state bill allows districts to implement this requirement however they see fit, and the Boerne ISD board of trustees officially approved the policy update Aug. 18.
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