Bay City ISD reviews budget outlook; staff outline revenue uncertainty, special‑education staffing costs and custodial contract options

Bay City ISD finance staff presented a high‑level budget overview at Monday’s board workshop and flagged several revenue uncertainties and program pressures as the board begins budget planning.

Mr. Gomez presented the district’s revenue outlook and said countywide property‑value changes and tax compression are affecting revenue forecasts. He described interest income as “going to be down” as fund balances erode and said cash flow will be “a little bit harder to maintain.” The transcript records Mr. Gomez saying the district had a conservative revenue estimate and that, under one scenario, local revenue could increase by “2 and a half million” (quoted as presented).

Gomez and board members discussed how any additional local revenue should be allocated. One speaker said that if new revenue materializes, “40% of that does go to teachers' pay raises,” but emphasized a need for a formal compensation plan before committing funds. The board discussed using…