The Pasadena ISD Board of Trustees will hold a forum at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 12 for the public to speak, voice their concerns, and ask questions pertaining to the 2008-2009 budget.

Based on revenue estimates, the following tax rates and approximately $20.2 million of fund balance will be required to fund the proposed budget:

                                                     Adopted              Proposed

                                                   2007-2008          2008-2009

Maintenance & Operations              $1.0700             $1.0700

Debt Service                                   $0.2800             $0.2800

Total                                               $1.3500             $1.3500 

After hearing from the public, the Board will again review the budget and consider its approval at the August 26 Board meeting.