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Lubbock ISD projects central-office budget rise; payroll figures pending
Summary
In a preliminary 2026–27 budget review, staff said central office departmental budgets could increase by about $865,000 over last year, with payroll calculations delayed pending staffing decisions; safety and transportation costs were highlighted as major drivers.
Committee staff presented an early overview of the preliminary 2026–27 budget and emphasized the review is speculative while several components remain unfinished.
Staff reported a projected $865,000 increase in central-office departmental budgets compared with the prior year, and said payroll has not yet been calculated because staffing decisions remain pending. They highlighted student travel for competitions and playoffs, contractual cost increases and transportation as contributors to the increased projection. The presentation also noted police and safety spending has grown from about $1.6 million in 2018 to more than $5 million projected for 2026 as the district moves toward having an officer on every campus.
No formal budget adoption occurred at the meeting; staff outlined key budget dates with formal presentations to the full board beginning in April and committee-level updates earlier. Committee members discussed periodic review of audit services and the value of fresh perspectives when contracting for long-term professional services.
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