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Efficiency audit: East Central ISD seeks five‑penny M&O increase to raise about $6.6M
Summary
An efficiency audit presented to the East Central ISD board shows the district receives roughly $976 less per student than peer districts and recommends information for voters ahead of a Nov. 5 M&O tax‑rate election. The district says the increase would fund staff retention and safety measures.
An efficiency audit presented by Amber, a representative for the firm contracted to perform the review, told the East Central ISD Board of Trustees that the district is seeking an additional five cents (five "pennies") on its maintenance and operations (M&O) tax rate, which the district estimates would generate about $6.6 million annually and cost the average homeowner about $85 a year.
"The purpose of the efficiency audit is to provide information to voters regarding school district fiscal management, efficiency, and utilization of resources," Amber…
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