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Sheldon ISD warns falling enrollment will cut revenue by millions

Sheldon ISD Board of Trustees · December 4, 2025
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Summary

District officials told trustees that enrollment has declined across campuses, leaving the district about 400 students short of budgeted staffing levels and reducing projected revenue by roughly $2.5 million; administrators outlined cost-saving steps and demographic study plans.

Presenter (S8) and district administration told the board that enrollment has declined over the past three years and that the trend is affecting funding because Texas school finance is tied to enrollment and average daily attendance (ADA). "If we increase our ADA by 1%, just 1%, we can increase our district funding by $1,000,000," Presenter (S8) said, emphasizing the financial sensitivity of attendance.

Doctor/Administrator (S4) presented budget…

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