District 191 Board of Education Meeting - Dec. 11, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Truth and Taxation hearing
Proposed property tax levy presentation
ISD 191 school funding overview
General education revenue and special education cross-subsidies
Gideon Pond Elementary school report
Data-driven decision making in schools
Multilingual student performance and English language proficiency
Co-teaching models for instruction
Areas of Interest (4)
- District property tax levy increases by $3.6 million, or 7.4%, as officials navigate inflation and debt service schedules.
- ISD 191 officials report significant literacy achievement gaps favoring Gideon Pond students over state averages.
- Public hearing process sparks tension as a resident is denied access to tax reduction inquiries due to missed sign-up deadline.
- Concerns over 'cross-subsidy' in special education funding putting strain on the district general fund budget.
Votes (1)
Approve the agenda
Moved by Director Chester · Seconded by Al
Notable Quotes (2)
The majority of funding does come from the state... 70% in that purple section there.
Our achievement goal is that students at Gideon Pond Elementary will make typical or aggressive growth in literacy.
People (4)
Stacy SilvaDirector of Administrative ServicesPresented the budget and tax levy overview.
Presented the budget and tax levy overview.
Aaron BushbergerSenior Municipal AdviserProvided detailed analysis of school district funding and levies.
1 quote
Provided detailed analysis of school district funding and levies.
“The majority of funding does come from the state.”
Describing the revenue breakdown for the district.
Dr. Sam HusseinPrincipalDiscussed school improvement goals and community culture.
1 quote
Discussed school improvement goals and community culture.
“At the core of who we are is alignment, accountability, and a belief in every single student's ability to be successful.”
Describing the school's philosophy.
Whitney JonesStudent Systems Leadership SpecialistDetailed academic data and multilingual learner support strategies.
Detailed academic data and multilingual learner support strategies.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- December meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- September 25th: Preliminary levy approval