Education
Clear Creek ISD projects $12.1M budget shortfall Clear Creek ISD officials are anticipating a $12.1 million shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26. The gist While the state agreed to provide teachers with salary increases during its 2025 legislative session, it gave “very little” flexibility for funding within school districts, CCISD’s Chief Financial Officer Alice Benzaia said at a June 10 work session. CCISD is projected to have $424.3 million in expenses—a $21.1 million increase compared to the previous fiscal year—and $410.1 million in revenues—a $15.4 million increase. An additional $2.1 million in other sources lands the district in an anticipated $12.1 million shortfall, according to budget documents. Looking ahead The board will meet to consider the district’s
District discusses use for $16M in grants Clear Creek ISD is planning to apply for more than $16 million in grants for the 2025- 26 school year, according to a presentation at the board’s June 23 meeting. Long story short The largest allocations included $6.1 million for low-income campuses, $1.1 million for teacher development and $7 million in special education grants to help fund student services. Additional grants are being sought to help fund additional student programs. “With supplemental funding, the highest prioritization is going to go toward direct student support and improving teaching strategies,” said Amber Patrick, director of state and federal programs for CCISD, during the meeting.
Clear Creek ISD projected budget
Projected expenses
$424.3M
Projected revenue
$412.2M
Projected shortfall: $12.1M
SOURCE: CLEAR CREEK ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
compensation plan at its July 14 workshop and meet on the following dates to discuss the budget further: • July 28: board meeting to schedule public hearing on budget and tax rate • Aug. 11: board workshop to provide budget update • Aug. 25: board meeting, public hearing and adoption of budget • Sept. 22: board meeting to adopt 2025 tax rate
CCISD discusses transfers amid declining enrollment Clear Creek ISD staff at a June workshop shared plans for out-of-district transfers and housing development projects in the area that officials hope could translate to higher enrollment within the district. The overview As of June 9, over 1,500 transfer students have been approved for the 2025-26 school year, accord- ing to a presentation from the district. Those come from the district’s expanded enrollment programs, which widened the scope of eligibility for students who live outside CCISD boundaries.
Clear Creek ISD's enrollment Current enrollment
2029-30 projected enrollment
20,000 5,000 10,000 15,000 0
CCISD out of its neighboring districts has the lowest percentage of students transferring in as a percentage of overall enrollment, TEA data shows.
Elementary school
Intermediate school
High school
The district is projecting an enrollment decline of nearly 6%—or about 2,300 students—by 2029.
SOURCE: CLEAR CREEK ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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