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Richardson ISD outlines 2025–26 budget assumptions, staff pay increases and multi-year deficit forecast
Summary
At a May 15 work session the Richardson ISD budget presenter briefed the board on 2025–26 budget assumptions (enrollment, property-growth, tax rate), proposed market adjustments and raises for staff, and a multi-year forecast that shows a projected general-fund deficit under current-law assumptions.
A district budget presenter identified in the meeting as Ms. Bridal briefed the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees on May 15 on assumptions and proposals that will shape the district’s 2025–26 budget and compensation plan.
Ms. Bridal said the draft general-fund budget is built on current law while the Texas legislative session continues; the session was in progress and scheduled to end on June 3. "We hope we do not go into a special session," she said, and noted the board is likely to adopt a budget based on current law and amend it in the fall when property values and any legislative changes are finalized.
Key budget assumptions and figures presented:
- Enrollment: the forecast incorporates a projected decline of about 430 students based on the district demographer’s report. Ms. Bridal said the demographer figure is the planning data…
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