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Red Oak ISD projects modest enrollment uptick as budget season begins
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Johnston told the board the budget process will follow the district’s usual calendar and that enrollment is currently projected to rise by about 57 students, a change that could modestly affect next year’s revenue assumptions.
The Red Oak ISD board heard an overview of the district’s annual budgeting timeline and revenue outlook during Monday’s meeting. Dr. Johnston said the budget process begins in the late fall with principal and department reviews and culminates with board approval in June; tax certification remains an August action. “Our enrollment projections were a little lower this year than what we thought. They're currently being projected to go up by 57 students,” Dr. Johnston said.
Dr. Johnston emphasized that many revenue figures remain projections until the fiscal year ends, and staff will monitor average daily attendance (a key state funding trigger) before finalizing numbers. He noted that the state’s basic allotment did not increase significantly and that some grant or funding opportunities under discussion may require calendar changes — for example, a Texas Education Agency incentive tied to 175 student days compared with Red Oak’s current 164-day calendar. The district plans follow-up budget discussions with principals and department heads in February and March and return to the board with updates in spring.
