DeSoto ISD has announced an upcoming public hearing to discuss the district’s proposed budget and tax rate for fiscal year 2027. The public meeting offers community members an opportunity to review the financial roadmap, understand its impact on local taxpayers, and voice their input directly to the Board of Trustees.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: James A. Dalton Administration and Instructional Support Center, 200 E. Beltline Road, DeSoto, Texas.
The public hearing will occur during the special-called meeting of the DeSoto ISD School Board Trustees. Its central purpose is to provide full transparency regarding the district's funding allocations and tax structure to the community.
Key elements of the proposal include:
- Maintenance Tax Rate: A proposed rate of $0.7552 per $100 of property valuation for maintenance and operations, which represents a 9.88% decrease from the previous year.
- Bonded Indebtedness Rate: A voter-approved Debt Service Tax rate of $0.4700 per $100 of property valuation to fund the district's bonded indebtedness. This represents a 42.93% increase over last year's rate for this specific category.
- Total Proposed Rate/Expenditures: The total proposed expenditures and rate structure equal $1.05.
Residents, parents, and community stakeholders are welcome to attend this meeting. Attendees can provide public comments regarding the budget and tax rate agenda items during the designated portion of the meeting.
For additional context or updates, comprehensive details, visit the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees page on the district’s website at www.desotoisd.org.