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District finance director presents tight budget picture, enrollment and revenue drivers for 2026–27
Summary
Finance staff told trustees the $48.6 million adopted budget is tight: current estimates show near‑full collections and spending with a modest net change, enrollment and property‑value assumptions will drive next year’s numbers, and staff plan a draft preliminary budget for board review in May.
Castleberry ISD finance staff on April 6 walked trustees through a budget workshop that emphasized how small changes in enrollment, property values or state funding could affect the district’s operating flexibility.
William Wooten summarized the current position: the district’s adopted budget is $48.6 million and, as of March, the district anticipates collecting roughly 99% of that figure while spending close to 100% of budgeted expenses — yielding a projected net change of about $399,000…
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