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Royse City ISD adopts 2026–27 budget projecting $7.6 million deficit
Summary
CFO Dr. Faith Ann Cheek presented the proposed 2026–27 budget showing total revenue of $122,656,579 and proposed M&O expenditures of $130,858,847, producing a projected deficit of about $7.6 million; the board adopted the budget 7–0.
Royse City ISD adopted its 2026–27 operating budget after a public hearing in which Chief Financial Officer Dr. Faith Ann Cheek outlined revenue, expenditure and debt-service projections. Dr. Cheek presented a revenue projection of $122,656,579, including local revenue of $38,456,529, state revenue of $83,400,000 and other revenue of about $800,000; she said the proposed M&O (maintenance and operations) expenditures total $130,858,847 and that the district is proposing a total deficit of approximately $7,600,000 when accounting for lease proceeds.
During Q&A board members asked clarifying questions about debt service and the M&O outlook; Dr. Cheek said the M&O projection assumes zero enrollment growth and cautioned that certified property values and Collin County protests could alter final numbers. After discussion the board voted unanimously to adopt the budget as presented.
