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McAllen ISD presents near-final 2025–26 budget with raises and stipend increases; final adoption set for June 24
Summary
District staff presented a near-final balanced budget for 2025–26 that includes tiered teacher raises tied to House Bill 2, a 2.5% midpoint increase for other staff, stipend increases and a $2 million contribution to the health plan; the board will consider final adoption June 24.
McAllen Independent School District staff presented a near-final balanced budget for the 2025–26 school year Monday, saying the proposal incorporates House Bill 2 funding and district priorities and will be returned to the board for final adoption on June 24.
The presentation, led by Lorena Garcia and Joel Garcia on behalf of the budget team and introduced by Superintendent Dr. Thomas Gutierrez, outlined general fund revenues and appropriations, proposed compensation changes, stipend increases and a $2,000,000 contribution to the district health plan. "We are pleased to bring forward a balanced budget for the 2526 school year," Lorena Garcia said during the presentation.
Why it matters: District leaders framed the budget as a stability-focused plan that preserves staff and avoids school consolidations while directing new state dollars to pay increases for teachers and additional…
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