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Conroe ISD presents preliminary 2025–26 budget; board warned of special education and ADA funding pressures
Summary
Conroe ISD finance staff told trustees the district is planning conservatively for 2025–26 with enrollment and ADA assumptions, while warning that special education growth driven by state eligibility changes and uncertainty at the Legislature pose the largest budget risks.
Conroe ISD finance staff presented a preliminary overview of the 2025–26 budget and fund-balance projections during a board workshop, flagging legislative uncertainty, special education growth and the state funding formula as primary risks.
Karen Garza, staff member overseeing the budget presentation, said the district used conservative enrollment and average daily attendance (ADA) assumptions — a projected enrollment of 73,500 and a recommended ADA of 93% — and is currently budgeting with a projected 5% certified property value growth. Garza told trustees the district had adopted an $11.9 million deficit budget for the current year and that a 1% change in ADA is worth roughly $5 million to the district.
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