Medina Valley ISD projects roughly $3.5 million revenue gain as enrollment rises; flags $1.4 million bus pay shortfall

Medina Valley ISD Board of Trustees President Dr. Kalos convened a workshop Feb. 12, 2025, where district finance staff reported a projected roughly $3.5 million increase in revenue for the 2024–25 budget year driven by higher enrollment, stronger attendance and upward adjustments in property values — while flagging a roughly $1.4 million shortfall tied to bus-driver and bus-aide pay that was not fully accounted for in the current budget.

The presentation by finance staff member Crystal framed the numbers as preliminary and said the district expects to carry about $600,000–$650,000 net positive into year-end after known adjustments, but that several one-time and recurring costs remain to be refined before formal adoption. "This is kind of our first swing at our 2025–26 budget," Crystal said as she walked trustees through certified values, attendance and staffing assumptions.

Why it matters: higher enrollment and attendance increase state and local funding but also require immediate spending on staff, buses, portables and building systems. Trustees heard that if growth continues the district will need to budget for ongoing personnel and startup costs for new campuses scheduled in coming years; voters would be the only mechanism to raise additional maintenance-and-operations pennies beyond the district’s current 5 of 17 available.

Key figures and drivers - Enrollment and attendance:…