COPPERAS COVE, Texas (KXXV) — The Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees approved the tax rate and shared updates on several items during Thursday's and Sunday's meetings regarding finances and district improvements.
Financial & Tax Rate
• Tax rate lowered for 7th consecutive year
• No debt service taxes: district paid off 2005 bond funds on Aug. 15
• $92 million budget approved for fiscal year 2025-26
• Budget deficit significantly reduced
Staffing & Operations
• Employee raises provided for the first time in two years for all staff
• Staffing aligned with enrollment through studies and process improvements
• Overall salary costs decreased despite raises due to staffing adjustments
• Reduced spending on supplies and travel across district functions
Infrastructure & Programs
• New dual credit partnerships approved with Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar State College-Port Arthur
• Child Nutrition reimbursement of $88,496.22 approved to cover negative student meal balances
Leadership Focus
• Process improvements implemented since current superintendent's arrival
• “Since my arrival as Superintendent, one thing that we have worked to do as an administration is improve our processes,” said Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins.
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