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West Oso ISD reviews 2026–27 budget plan that would cut stipends, tutors and positions
Summary
Trustees reviewed a draft 2026–27 budget that relies on conservative ADA and property-tax assumptions, proposes cutting stipends and five district-funded tutors, and contemplates eliminating 17–23 positions (many through attrition) to rebuild a $6 million fund balance.
Board members and staff spent the meeting detailing a draft savings plan for the district’s 2026–27 budget that would reduce personnel-related spending, scale back stipends and eliminate a small number of district-funded tutors.
During public comment Christine Wilmot urged transparency about recent state funds, asking, “where did that money go?” The presenter responded that some state increases were used to raise salaries and that associated benefit costs (TRS and other employer contributions) increased the district’s total personnel expense.
Staff said the district’s revenue picture is unpredictable:…
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