Cy-Fair ISD leaders meet after voters reject tax rate hike for improvements

CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) -- A week after voters rejected all five propositions on the ballot, district leaders discussed ways to move forward.

"The propositions would have resulted in a cumulative 9-cent tax rate increase supporting operations funding, critical infrastructure, and classroom technology," the district stated in a press release.

During Monday's board meeting, there was also a discussion about the drop in student enrollment. The district says it will look at boundary changes.

In terms of the budget, leaders said there is a projected operating deficit of nearly $81 million, with over $94 million cut in the last three years.

Starting Tuesday, Superintendent Dr. Douglas Killian said that staff will be notified about changes, including pulling back on out-of-state travel and overtime.

Task forces will also look at "four major areas" across the district, Killian said.