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Weslaco Independent School District special meeting, Aug 24, 2026

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Board votes unanimously to adopt 0.9433 total tax rate for 2026⁠-⁠27 38:03

  • During a public hearing, a district staff member presented a proposed 2026⁠-⁠2027 total tax rate of 0.9433, the same rate the district has had for the last several years, and said adopting disaster relief pennies would secure $2.2 million in disaster relief revenue. 18:30
  • Benjamin Castillo asked the maximum the district could do on disaster pennies, and Isidoro Nieto asked how much relief 5 additional pennies would have brought; a staff member said about $5 million. 27:07
  • The board voted unanimously on a resolution, and the board president announced a unanimous vote on a resolution adopting the 0.9433 total tax rate on each $100 of taxable value. 37:37
  • The board also approved purchase orders of $100 for teachers to buy classroom supplies. 41:18

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Item by item (9)
  1. Public hearing opening 17:37
    • Isidoro Nieto called the public hearing on the proposed 26⁠-⁠27 tax rate to order at 5:38 PM and took roll. 18:20
  2. Proposed tax rate presentation 18:30
    • A district staff member said the district proposed keeping the same total rate of 0.9433, with an M&O rate of 0.7291 and an I&S rate of 0.2142. 18:30
    • The staff member said adopting the disaster pennies secures $2.2 million in disaster relief revenue with a zero tax rate increase for homeowners, and that the homestead exemption is $140,000. 22:22
    • The staff member said the district's bonded indebtedness is $179 million. 25:21
  3. Board questions on tax rate 26:58
    • Benjamin Castillo asked the maximum allowed in disaster pennies, and a staff member said the maximum was an additional 5 pennies; Isidoro Nieto asked how much relief that would bring, and a staff member said about $5 million. 27:07
    • Dr. Jaime Rodriguez asked whether the $2.2 million relief depends on ADA, and a staff member said it depends on the district's WADA calculation. 29:30
    • One board member asked what the difference in taxes would be under different rates for a house worth $200,000, and another board member said it is better that the district not increase taxes at this time. 31:45
  4. Public comment on tax rate 34:45
    • A staff member said no one was present for public comment on the proposed tax rate, and Isidoro Nieto adjourned the hearing at 5:55. ~34:57
  5. Meeting opening 35:20
    • Isidoro Nieto called the meeting to order at 5:56 PM, said a quorum was established and said there were no public comments. 35:20
  6. Tax Code findings resolution 35:53
    • The board considered a resolution making certain findings under the Tax Code and adopting the district's 2026 tax rate. 36:14
    • One board member said the administration had explained the item well. ~37:09
    • Isidoro Nieto announced a unanimous vote and said the motion carried. 37:37
  7. Adoption of 2026-27 tax rate 37:45
    • The board considered a resolution adopting a 2026⁠-⁠27 total tax rate of 0.9433 on each $100 of taxable property value, with an interest and sinking rate of 0.2142. 37:45
    • The motion as read stated that the rate of 0.9433 is effectively a 3.50% increase in the tax rate, and Benjamin Castillo said that is based on property values and the tax rate remains the same. 38:50
    • Isidoro Nieto announced a unanimous vote. 41:00
  8. Classroom supply purchase orders for teachers 41:18
    • The board considered authorizing purchase orders to teachers for classroom supplies, an item requested by Jaclyn Sustaita. 41:18
    • Speakers said the amount would be $100, and Jaclyn Sustaita said it is in addition to what teachers receive at the campus level. 42:22
    • Isidoro Nieto said it would be for all teachers in the district, including high school, middle school and elementary. 42:39
    • The motion carried. ~42:58
  9. Adjournment 43:01
    • Isidoro Nieto adjourned the meeting at 6:03. 43:16

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