At the regular board meeting on Monday, August 25, the trustees approved numerous actions. Here is a short summary of actions taken, with links to more information.
Lower tax rate, balanced budget
They approved a balanced $106.3 million budget for 2025–26 and set a total tax rate of $1.1299 per $100 valuation (down from $1.1399 last year).
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LIFT program updated
Updates were approved to the Longview Incentive for Teachers (LIFT) program, which provides locally funded rewards for educators and administrators whose work produces measurable student achievement.
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In other business
During the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees also:
APPROVED Longview High School Choir's request for a 2026 senior trip to Orlando, contingent on fundraising;
APPROVED the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraisers list for the new school year;
APPROVED purchase of network switching upgrades at Everhart, Bailey, Ware, and Bramlette elementaries;
UPDATED policies on library materials selection and University Interscholastic League (UIL) participation;
RENEWED the annual crossing guard contract with the City of Longview;
APPROVED waiving penalties/interest on two property tax accounts;
AUTHORIZED the 2025–26 Board Time Use Tracker, and
APPROVED Budget Amendment No. 12.