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Humble ISD presents preliminary $537 million 2025–26 budget; proposes 3% general pay increase and recurring investments
Summary
At a May 6 workshop, Humble ISD staff outlined an initial $537 million operating budget for 2025–26, proposing a 3% overall general salary increase, investments in cybersecurity and school safety, recurring funding for student-teacher stipends, and an estimated assigned fund balance of about $55 million.
HUMBLE ISD — Humble ISD officials presented an initial look at the district’s 2025–26 budget during a May 6 budget workshop, outlining a roughly $537 million operating budget and recommending a 3% overall general salary increase as part of recurring budget proposals.
Billy Beatty, the district’s budget presenter, said staffing, salary and benefits account for the largest share of district spending and called position control a primary focus during budgeting. “Staffing, salary, and benefits for a district is 87% of the budget,” Beatty said, describing ongoing efforts to control personnel costs and to avoid over-hiring as enrollment growth slowed.
The presentation included these key points: - Compensation: Staff recommended a 3% overall general increase for employees in the recurring budget, with further equity adjustments considered for roles that fall below market. Beatty said the 3% figure is based on…
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