Cleveland ISD Board of Trustees Approves 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
The Cleveland Independent School District Board of Trustees held a Public Hearing and Special Meeting on August 25, 2025, to present and take action on key budget, funding, and policy matters impacting students, staff, and the community.
During the meeting, district leaders presented information on federal Perkins V and IDEA-B funds. Perkins V funds, totaling $107,616, will enhance academic, technical, and employability skills for students in Career and Technical Education (CTE), expanding access to programs aligned with local workforce needs. IDEA-B funds, totaling $2,163,688, will support special education services, ensuring children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education.
Following the public hearings, the Board:
Approved the final budget amendment for the 2024–2025 school year.
Authorized the defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding bonds, reducing future debt service obligations for the district.
Adopted the 2025–2026 Accelerated Instruction Budget, supporting intervention for students requiring additional instructional support.
Adopted the 2025–2026 district budget.
Set the 2025–2026 tax rate at $1.0241 per $100 valuation, with $0.6669 allocated for Maintenance and Operations and $0.3572 for Interest and Sinking. While this rate will generate more revenue for Maintenance and Operations compared to last year, the increase will not result in higher taxes for a $100,000 home.
Cleveland ISD Superintendent Glenn Barnes stated, “The budget and tax rate adopted reflect our Board’s continued commitment to fiscal responsibility while ensuring that Cleveland ISD provides high-quality instruction and services for every student.”
The meeting reaffirmed Cleveland ISD’s vision of moving Forward Together: Every Student, Every Staff Member, Every Day.