Consider/Approve the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The District has met all notice requirements as prescribed in Texas Education Code Sections 44.004 and 44.0041. On August 20, 2026, the District held a meeting at which the public had an opportunity for comment. The Board of Trustees, at a meeting called for that purpose, shall adopt a budget

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5.B. Consider/Approve the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The District has met all notice requirements as prescribed in Texas Education Code Sections 44.004 and 44.0041. On August 20, 2026, the District held a meeting at which the public had an opportunity for comment. The Board of Trustees, at a meeting called for that purpose, shall adopt a budget to cover all expenditures for the school district for the next succeeding fiscal year for the following funds: •    Maintenance and Operations; •    Debt Service; and •    Food Service. The Maintenance and Operations (General Fund) results in a deficit of $0.  The Debt Service and Student Nutrition both result in a balanced budget. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the adoption of the proposed 2026-2027 budget. Attachments: ( 5 ) 5B and 5C Presentation - 2026-27 Budget Adoption and Tax Rate 8/20/2026 at 5:15 PM Proposed Budget Schedule 8/14/2026 at 5:23 PM RESOLUTION Adopt Budget 2026-27 _FINAL 8/14/2026 at 5:22 PM Adoption of 2026-2027 Budget Memo - 8/14/2026 at 5:22 PM Copy of 2026-27 Budget Comparison 8/14/2026 at 5:22 PM

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.