Frequently Asked Questions

Facts About Boerne ISD

What are the district’s demographics?

Boerne ISD serves over 11,130 students across 14 campuses. Boerne ISD is considered a fast-growth district, and is projected to be home to over 15,000 students in 5 years. Boerne ISD is one of the lowest funded districts in the state per student due to the state funding formula.

The district employs 1,700 people, making it the largest employer in Kendall County and in the greater Boerne area.

How does Boerne ISD compare to other districts in Texas?

What is the teacher turnover rate?

What about the teacher increases from HB2?

After required teacher pay mandates, HB2’s recent passage in the Texas legislature had a negative financial impact on Boerne ISD and 8 other districts.

Some teachers received a $2500 or $5000 increase depending upon years of experience. But, because neighboring districts also received this increase – or a greater one – this did not close the gap between Boerne ISD's pay scale and others.

How does Boerne ISD’s compensation for other staff compare to other districts?

Does Boerne ISD pay recapture?

What are the Boerne ISD Board of Trustees’ priorities?

How Does School Finance Work?

School tax rates are made up of two parts: M&O (maintenance and operations) and I&S (interest and sinking). Together, these rates make up the district’s tax rate.

Golden pennies bring additional state funding with them and aren’t subject to recapture. Districts have a maximum of 8 available.
Copper pennies decrease state funding and are subject to recapture. Districts have a maximum of 9 available. Copper pennies are not under consideration in Boerne ISD.
Boerne ISD’s tax rate is one of the lowest in the area, a decrease of $0.36 since 2018.
Boerne ISD's board adopted a tax rate of $1.0109 in August 2025.

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Why is Boerne ISD pursuing a VATRE?

What did Boerne ISD try before deciding on the VATRE?

What did Boerne ISD try before deciding on the VATRE?

The Superintendent established a Budget Strategy Advisory Committee consisting of more than 40 local business owners., community leaders, and parents.
The Superintendent, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Instructional Officer, and Chief Administrative Officer led monthly board of trustees budget workshops to provide financial transparency.
The board of trustees and community members met with over 120 legislators in Austin to advocate on behalf of Boerne ISD.
A Boerne ISD trustee was one of only four Texans invited to testify on behalf of the board's legislative priorities.
Boerne ISD cut nearly $1.5M from its central office operating budget since Spring 2025.

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