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Dysart Unified District explains how state, federal and local funds are used, and what overrides and bonds pay for
Summary
A Dysart Unified District staff member outlined the district's funding sources, the legal limits on how funds are spent, the difference between maintenance-and-operations overrides and capital bonds, and that the district's current M&O override provides roughly $25.5 million annually.
A Dysart Unified District staff member said school funding comes mainly from the state and local sources, with federal dollars making up about 10% of the district's revenue and roughly 90% coming from state and local funds.
The presentation explained why that split matters: federal funds are earmarked for specific programs such as special education and Title I services and cannot be used for other purposes. The staff member summarized the district's two main budget categories: maintenance and operations (M&O), which covers day-to-day costs such as salaries, utilities, transportation and supplies, and capital, which pays for…
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