Palestine Independent School District trustees went over the proposed budget and other financial issues, including a new proposed tax rate, at last week’s called meeting. No budget items were finalized, but school board members agreed to hold a vote at the next regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 31, at the PISD Administration Office at 1007 E. Park Avenue.

The budget workshop was led by the district’s Assistant Superintendent of Finance David Atkeisson. The proposed budget for 2026-2027, which includes teachers’ salaries and related expenses, is $41.25 million.

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