Board Meeting Recap - September 16, 2025

Tax Rate Hearing

The Del Valle ISD Board of Trustees has set the total property tax rate for the 2025–2026 school year at $0.9489 per $100 of property value. This new rate is $0.048 lower than last year’s rate.

Breaking down the tax rate

The adopted rate is made up of two parts:

• $0.6189 (Maintenance & Operations, or M&O): Funds day-to-day operations like teacher salaries, academic programs, and student support.
• $0.3300 (Interest & Sinking, or I&S): Pays off school construction and facility bonds approved by voters.

Transparency and trust

The adopted tax rate is lower than both last year’s rate and the state-calculated “no-new-revenue rate.” This means the district is doing more with less, keeping taxes down while maintaining services for students.

External factors, such as rising costs of goods and services and limits on state funding, continue to challenge school budgets. Despite these pressures, Del Valle ISD has adopted a balanced approach that prioritizes students and staff.

Commitment moving forward

Del Valle ISD remains committed to being transparent and fiscally responsible while keeping student success at the center of every decision.

For more details, visit the DVISD Business Office webpage, which contains historical tax rates and information.

Consent Agenda

The Board of Trustees approved all Consent Items as presented.

A. Texas Association of School Boards Policy Update 125

B. Air Filter Replacement Service Agreement

C. Teacher Device Refresh Plan

Action Items

Discuss and Consider Del Valle Education Foundation MOU

The Board of Trustees approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Del Valle Education Foundation.

Consider a Resolution Recognizing Travis County Texas 4-H Organization as an Approved Extracurricular Activity Under 19 TAC §76.1

The Board of Trustees approved the resolution.

The Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 76.1, permits school districts to recognize certain youth organizations, such as 4-H, as eligible for extracurricular status. Recognizing the Travis County Texas 4-H Organization will allow student participants to receive consideration for excused absences and other supports, in alignment with state rules and district policy.

Action Items Discussed in Closed Session

Discuss, Consider and Possibly Act on Employment, Resignations, and Terminations of Professional Staff

The Board of Trustees approved Employment, Resignations, and Terminations of Professional Staff as presented.

Meeting Agendas & Videos

Agendas of all Board Meetings are available here.

Videos of past meetings are available here.