District overview
Augusta Independent Schools
How Augusta's single PK-12 district is funded, governed, and changing.
How does this small district fund a major facility project?
Augusta Independent runs one PK-12 school. Its board adopts the district budget and is using a mix of state gap funding, bonds, and building funds for a new multi-purpose educational facility.
One school, one board
The district reported 301 PK-12 students at its September 2025 meeting, and the elected board makes districtwide budget and building decisions.
The general fund had a planned cushion
The adopted 2025-26 working budget projected a $1.17 million general-fund ending balance, described as a 24% contingency.
The gym project has several funding pieces
The board approved a $6.50 million reduced-scope construction package, while its Finance Corporation authorized up to $4.575 million in revenue bonds and the district reported $2.679 million in gap funding.
The meeting minutes show planned funding and approvals, not whether every part of the project will ultimately be completed on budget or on time.
Where the district stands
Reported at the September 2025 meeting.
The working budget describes this as a 24% contingency.
From the 2025-26 working budget.
Major projects
Multi-purpose educational facility (gymnasium)
Construction package approved with reduced scopeThe board approved a $6.50 million reduced-scope construction package for the gymnasium addition. The project also relies on state gap funding and building bonds.
- Board approves the $6.50 million reduced-scope construction package and related inspection services
- District reports receiving $2.679 million in gymnasium gap funding
Funding
State gap funding, Finance Corporation revenue bonds, and building funds
The Finance Corporation separately authorized up to $4.575 million in revenue bonds for school building purposes.
Reviewed official board minutes collected from the district's public board archive.
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