At their regular meeting on August 19, the Belton ISD Board of Trustees approved the budget and tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

The approved budget of $150,859,691 represents a one percent increase over the previous fiscal year, mainly due to rising operating costs. To address declining revenues and support a one percent pay increase for staff, expenditures were reduced by $4,947,822. Belton ISD is committed to investing in its staff and aims to remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.

The Board of Trustees also approved a reduced tax rate for the sixth consecutive year. The new rate of $1.1494 per $100 of assessed value includes $0.7552 for maintenance and operations and $0.3942 for debt service, marking a $0.0023 decrease from last year’s rate. Detailed information on the proposed budget and tax rate can be found on the Belton ISD Financial Transparency webpage.

During the meeting, four new administrators were introduced to the Belton ISD community.

Tammie Baggerly has begun the new school year as the principal of the Delta Program. With 16 years of educational experience, including 15 years with Belton ISD, Baggerly has strong ties to the BISD community. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Educational Administration from Texas A&M University—Central Texas.

Kathleen “Kitty” Corsi has been named the new Director of Special Programs for Belton ISD. With nearly 30 years as a school psychologist, Corsi has served as the district's Special Programs Coordinator since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Tech and a Master of Arts in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Southern Methodist University.

Christine Parks joins as our new Chief Communications Officer. With over 24 years of experience in public education, Parks brings extensive knowledge and expertise to our district. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University and a Master of Educational Administration from Tarleton State University.

Dr. Cassandra Spearman has been appointed as the new Assistant Superintendent of Operations. With over 26 years of experience in education, Dr. Spearman has been serving as the Executive Director of Student Services since 2021, bringing a wealth of expertise to her new role. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Pre-K through 5 from Armstrong Atlantic University, a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix, and a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University.

August 19, 2024