Education
BY MARK FADDEN
CISD receives 5-year budget savings plan
GCISD sues social media companies
over a five-year period to stay fiscally responsible in light of ongoing financial issues, such as the lack of increased public school funding since 2019. Superintendent Jeremy Glenn said during the Feb. 24 meeting that district officials planned options over a five-year span that includes three legislative sessions, during which Glenn said officials look at as “triggers” for school financing. Some options to generate funding include calling a voter-approval tax rate election, selling surplus properties, increasing enrollment, utilizing short-term bonds and increasing fees and rentals.
During Carroll ISD’s regular board meeting March 31, the trustees passed the district’s budget reduction advisory committee plan, 6-0, in an effort to save and consolidate district funds. What’s happening The plan outlines what the district needs to do
By approving a contract for legal services during a meeting March 10, Grapevine-Col- leyville ISD joined several school districts across the state in litigation efforts to recover expenses sustained related to youth social media addiction and usage. The details Superintendent Brad Schnautz said the lawsuit represents more than 2 million students across the state. “The focus is protecting our students against the adverse effects of these social media giants,” Schnautz said. Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bon- nin, PC and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC were retained by the districts. As of April 3, the firms did not respond to Community Impact’s request on the sum being sought.
FY 2024-25 89th legislative session — look to reduce operating costs, increase revenue, balance budget
FY 2026-27 90th legislative session — use revenue from short-term bond; explore consolidation options
FY 2028-29 91st legislative session — use fund balance as needed, find revenue-generating opportunities
FY 2025-26 Exploring local opportunities to generate revenue, such as a VATRE, or adjusting staffing sizes
FY 2027-28 Continue looking for opportunities to increase fees and donations, increase attendance/enrollment
NOTE: THESE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY
SOURCE: CARROLL ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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