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Richardson ISD proposes $25.7 million in budget cuts and 38 FTE reductions for 2026-27
Summary
Superintendent Branham told the board the district faces a structural deficit and proposed $25.7 million in reductions, including a 13% cut to central office discretionary budgets and 38 full-time-equivalent (FTE) position reductions; trustees praised staff but pressed for protecting classroom supports and said the district must press Austin for more funding.
Superintendent Branham presented the districtbudget outlook for 2026-27, warning that enrollment declines and statewide funding decisions leave the district with a structural shortfall. "If you look at a $37,000,000 deficit budget," Branham said, "...if we wanted to provide any type of increase of compensation, you are looking towards a $50,000,000 deficit budget." She outlined specific savings measures and next steps.
Branham said the board would recommend reductions that total approximately $25,708,000 but would not eliminate the deficit. Among the proposals: a 13% reduction in central office discretionary budgets (including a $250,000 elimination of travel and food line items), a review and reduction of stipends and…
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