ESSER Funding
ESSER funding (federal dollars awarded to school districts in response to COVID-19) is exhausted.
Legislature
The Texas Legislature did not vote to increase funding for public education despite inflation and the growing needs of schools across the state. Texas school districts have not received an increase in funding since 2019.
Rising Cost
The cost of operating schools has increased due to inflation, increased utility costs, salary increases, and continued maintenance.
Increased Insurance
Property and casualty insurance increased for our district by nearly $1 million for 2024.
Unfunded & Underfunded Mandates
Recently, mandates (safety and security and HB 1416) have been given with limited or no additional funding, straining the budget as we are forced to divert funds from other areas to meet requirements.
State-wide impacts
School districts across the state are addressing budget deficits through staff reductions, school consolidation, and program eliminations.