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Residents urge Denton ISD voters to approve Proposition A, citing $15 million shortfall
Summary
At an Oct. 14 Denton ISD board meeting, multiple residents urged passage of Proposition A, saying the district faces a projected $15,000,000 deficit that could lead to teacher layoffs, larger class sizes and delayed school openings; speakers encouraged turnout ahead of early voting and the Nov. 4 election.
Several Denton residents urged the school board and the community to support Proposition A during the public comment period at the Oct. 14 Denton ISD board meeting, saying local revenue is necessary to avert cuts that would directly affect students and staff.
"Right now, Denton ISD is facing a $15,000,000 deficit due to inflation and underfunded mandates," Jackie DeMontmoreland told the board, adding that the district had already made nearly $40,000,000 in cuts over the past two years. "The next cuts, if Prop A does not pass, will…
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