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Sharyland ISD sets June timeline for adopting 2025–26 budget; trustees told revenue uncertainty persists but attendance gains could boost funding
Summary
At a budget workshop trustees were briefed on the 2025–26 budget timeline, uncertainties tied to certified property values and pending state legislation, the district—ocus on staff compensation and an improving attendance trend that could increase state funding.
Sharyland ISD trustees heard an overview of the 2025–26 budget process at a budget workshop where staff emphasized statutory deadlines, uncertainty in state revenue proposals and the district’s intent to prioritize staff compensation.
The presenter said the board must set the public‑hearing date in May, complete the budget by June 19 and submit the approved budget to “TA” by June 30. Staff explained certified property values from the appraisal district — required to set the tax rate — are not available until July, so the district will initially prepare the budget under current law and update assumptions if the legislature or certified values change.
Staff noted three revenue categories: local tax revenue (dependent on appraisal values), state revenue (subject to ongoing legislative proposals staff characterized as…
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