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First 2025–26 budget review: staff report enrollment decline, staffing adjustments and bond proceeds activity
Summary
Administration presented a first budget review showing a projected state-aid increase, an enrollment shortfall of about 1,100 students (roughly $6.5M local impact), net reduction of 29.5 FTEs from leveling, small net reorganization cost (~$150K), and large capital projects figures reflecting recent bond sales and refunding.
Spring ISD finance staff presented the first FY 2025–26 budget review, highlighting enrollment shortfalls, staffing adjustments, and recent bond transactions.
Deputy Superintendent Westbrooks said the district recorded an enrollment decline of about 1,100 students compared with prior projections; staff used conservative early-year attendance numbers and estimated a local revenue shortfall of roughly $6.5 million tied to the enrollment change. The presentation included an increase to state aid (estimated $14 million in the package) and an adjustment for TRS on-behalf accounting.
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