Dollars & $ense
Understanding Your School District’s Finances
Dollars & $ense is a community education series designed to help Boerne ISD families, taxpayers, and community members better understand how public schools are funded and how district finances support student success.
Stay tuned for our next Dollars & $ense session! Boerne ISD will continue exploring topics related to school finance, district operations, and the responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
Session details, presentations, and additional resources will be posted here as they become available. Explore the sessions below to learn more about each topic and access available presentations and resources.
Finance 101
Learn how Texas public schools are funded, where Boerne ISD receives its revenue, and how those funds are used to support students, staff, and district operations.
How Bond Debt Works
Learn how school bonds work, how Boerne ISD manages and repays bond debt, and how these financial decisions impact taxpayers.
This session explores the district’s bond history, the role of the Interest & Sinking (I&S) tax rate, debt management strategies, and how Boerne ISD works to reduce interest costs and maximize taxpayer savings.