Community Impact reports that a public hearing was held by Conroe ISD on August 5th on the tax rate for its preliminary budget for fiscal year 2025-26. During the hearing, no members of the public commented. On August 19th, a second hearing will be held.
The tax rate and proposed Fiscal year 2025-26 budget was presented by Chief of Finance Karen Garza at the special August 5th meeting. The proposed tax rate is the same as fiscal year 2024-25 of $0.9496 per $100 valuation.
$761.05 million in both projected estimated revenues and expenditures is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. Due to funding provided by House Bill 2, estimated at $41 million, the balanced budget was made possible, according to Conroe ISD officials.
Providing permanent raises for educators and support staff, HB 2 will also overhaul how the state funds special education and sets aside money for schools to spend on fixed costs, such as utilities and insurance.
Garza said, on August 19th the finance department will finalize revenue projections and present the final budget for approval.
