Bryan ISD trustees approved a balanced $186.5 million operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, despite ongoing challenges tied to declining enrollment, stagnant state funding, and rising costs. The budget includes payroll as the district’s largest expense, accounting for more than 86% of the operating budget.
College Station ISD Budget
College Station ISD trustees approved the district’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget, which includes an estimated $8.3 million deficit. The approved budget includes a 3% employee compensation increase, staffing additions for career and technical education programs, and funding to meet increased state security requirements.
Bryan ISD also approved a telecommunications system upgrade, providing staff with a new tool for communicating with families while helping protect personal phone numbers. Additionally, the district voted to invest in a new bus navigation system, which will eventually be equipped with a digital roster of students for identification purposes.
College Station ISD board members voted to change the employee health insurance benefits and plan from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Baylor Scott & White for the 2026-27 school year, citing rising costs with the current provider.
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