Business & Finance
Fredericksburg ISD is dedicated to upholding exceptional levels of online financial transparency by offering public access to our financial records. Our primary aim is to ensure a transparent and easily comprehensible overview of expenditures, which empowers taxpayers to gain insight into the prudent allocation of their tax funds. We remain committed to presenting information that is user-friendly, fostering a greater understanding of the district's financial decisions among the community we serve.
- Annual Report of Certain Financial Information
- Budget
- Debt
- Esser Funds Awarded to FISD
- Tax Rate Information
- Schools FIRST Rating
- RFP/RFQ OPPORTUNITY
- Surplus Items
Annual Report of Certain Financial Information
Budget
Debt
Esser Funds Awarded to FISD
Esser I
The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) I grant program is authorized in Title VIII, Division B, of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law in March 2020. ESSER I Federal grant funds were allocated to Fredericksburg ISD, on March 13, 2020, in the amount of $465,852. The intent and purpose of the CARES Act education funding is to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. In a TEA training on August 10, 2020 (minute 15:40), it was made clear that districts could expect that ESSER I funds would be needed to offset anticipated reductions in local funds (foundation school program). Because of this, the district, like most across Texas, did not have supplemental funding; instead, the ESSER I funds were used to carry out regular operating costs.
Esser II
The ESSER II grant program was authorized in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA), signed into law in December 2020. FISD was allocated $1,924,636. Although Federal, once again, the funding source does not follow the supplement not supplant rule. In an FAQ, released by TEA (page 42, question 4) regarding attendance and enrollment, it was explained that, “TEA will reduce total Refined ADA in an amount necessary to ensure each LEA receives total state and ESSER II funding equal to the amount that would have been available through the FSP while receiving the benefit of the hold harmless provided by the State.” In short, this means that districts should anticipate ESSER II funds to offset another year of reduced local funding.
Esser III
The American Rescue Plan Act, passed on March 11, 2021, provided $122.7 billion in supplemental ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding, known as the ESSER III Fund. The intent and purpose of the funding is to help safely reopen and sustain safe operation of schools and address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on students. Fredericksburg ISD was allocated a total of $4,322,460 in ESSER III funds. Districts receive the funding in two allocations: an initial two-thirds allocation, and a remaining one-third allocation. As required of the grant, school districts must expend a minimum of 20% of the grant fund on evidence-based interventions; and, ensure interventions respond to students’ academic, social and emotional needs and address the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on certain students’ populations.
Per grant guidelines, prior to the submission of a use of funds plan to TEA, Fredericksburg ISD held a public meeting on June 14 to present information on the ESSER II & III Funds and collect feedback from stakeholders on how to use these funds to support students heading into the 2021-22 school year. Presentation material can be found here.
Allowable uses of ESSER III funds include:
- Addressing the Needs of Special Populations
- Other Education Services During Closure
- Mental Health Services
- Summer Learning
- After-school Programs
- Address Learning Loss with Assessments*
- Address Learning Loss with Evidence-Based Activities*
- Address Learning Loss with Parent/Family Support*
- Address Learning Loss Tracking/Engaging Students*
- Continue to employ existing staff
- Other Operational Activities
- Improve Indoor Air Quality (window/door repair/replace, filter/purity, fans, controls, heating, ventilation, A/C)
- Facility Repair to Reduce Virus Spread and Support Health
- Educational Technology
- Providing IDEA Services During Closure
- Online Learning
- Activities During Long-Term Closures
- Purchase Supplies to Sanitize/Clean
- Training on Infectious Disease
- Improve Response Procedures
- Coordinate COVID-19 Health Response
- Carl Perkins CTE Act
- Adult Education and Family Literacy
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV
*Minimum of 20% of total ESSER III funds to address learning loss
Based on an ongoing, comprehensive needs assessment, release of student achievement data, finalization of previous year budgets and anticipated reductions in next year’s local funding, the following proposed uses of funding were prioritized:
Prioritized Use of Funding
- Employee Retention
- Summer Learning
- Educational Technology
- Intervention Materials
- Behavior Support
Side-by-Side Review of ESSER I/II/III Funds
A side-by-side review of all three types of ESSER funds, can be found here.
Tax Rate Information
On August 12, 2024 Fredericksburg ISD adopted a tax rate of $0.7731 per $100 valuation for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
This rate consists of $0.6669 maintenance and operations taxes and $0.1062 interest and sinking taxes.
THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR’S TAX RATE.
THE TAX RATE WILL EFFECTIVELY BE RAISED BY 4.36 PERCENT AND WILL RAISE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ON A $100,000 HOME BY APPROXIMATELY $0.
Click Here to See the Fredericksburg ISD Tax Rate History Summary...
Schools FIRST Rating
RFP/RFQ OPPORTUNITY
As a support organization of the District, the Purchasing Department is charged with the procedural processes for the acquisition of goods and services required by the District that are the most cost effective and efficient. The Purchasing Department staff will function in a manner consistent with applicable laws, School Board policies, the Uniform Commercial Code, Texas Government Code, and other sound business practices, while establishing a competitive opportunity for all qualified vendors.
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids/proposals and to waive any irregularities, technicalities, or informalities in any bids or the bid process.
Click the link below to access the PDF for Solicitation Documents:
Active and Ongoing RFP/RFQ Opportunities
GENERAL FACILITIES MAINTENANCE PARTS, SUPPLIES, AND SERVICE RFP #2023-2024-831
All questions must be emailed to Michael Gonzales, Director of Operations, michaelgo@fisd.org, or Lori Rice, Purchasing Specialist, lorir@fisd.org.
GENERAL DISCOUNT BID FOR AS NEEDED VENDORS RFP #2023-2024-001
All questions must be emailed to Michael Gonzales, Purchasing Specialist, michaelgo@fisd.org.
The Fredericksburg Independent School District is currently accepting proposals from interested and qualified providers to provide armed security personnel for multiple locations across its operating area. Interested parties may access the packet through the district’s website on the Business Office page, FISD Business Office. Proposals can be received at the District Administrative Office, 234 Friendship Lane, Fredericksburg, Texas 78624, until 2:00 pm (CT), May 9, 2025. All questions must be emailed to Sheryl Jacks, Director of Safety, sherylj@fisd.org by May 2, 2025, until 2:00 pm (CT).
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids/proposals and to waive any irregularities, technicalities, or informalities in any bids or the bid process.
Authorized by:
Jill Minshew, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance
Expired RFP/RFQ Opportunities
Surplus Items
The Fredericksburg Independent School District (the District) will electronically auction surplus items as needed to the public through GovDeals.com, a third-party auction company. Items will be posted online as they become available for sale
All aspects of the relatively simple bid process are handled by GovDeals.com and are clearly explained on their website. You do not have to register to view what is available for sale, but you must be registered to submit a bid. There is no cost to register. All items sold are to be considered "as is, where is". FISD makes no warranties or guarantees of an item's condition or ability to function as manufactured. To see items offered by the District, go to www.govdeals.com/fredericksburgisd.