The 88th legislative regular session in Texas came to a close earlier this year without reform to school finance being accomplished by the Texas Legislature. However, as of November 8, 2023, Governor Abbott has called a fourth special session, again focusing on public school finance. We need our representatives to pass legislation to fully fund our schools!
Presently,
CISD is still ranked fourth from the bottom in state funding due to the insufficient state school funding formula,
CISD is still subject to losing $34 million via the Robin Hood scheme of “recapture,”
And there has been NO CHANGE to the basic allotment despite 40 year record inflation.
Ask your state legislators to pass appropriate school funding legislation NOW!
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Dear State Legislator,
As a community member in Carroll ISD, I am concerned about the insufficient state funding formula that has not been changed in four years, despite 40 year record inflation.
During this time, our costs have increased significantly, including considerable increases to:
Utilities and energy costs
Property insurance rates
Transportation and fuel
Along with these increased costs, there are a number of mandated programs and initiatives districts are required to pay for, despite insufficient funding to do so. These include:
Technology for STAAR testing
Teacher raises
Safety and security
Special education / special programs
Additionally, CISD loses $34 million per year to recapture.
Our high-performing district is at risk of cutting award-winning programs and student opportunities due to a shortfall in funding, which leaves CISD ranked as the fourth-lowest district in Texas in state funding.
School districts in Texas need help and we are imploring you to pass legislation to appropriately fund our schools. When you do so, we hope you will consider the following needs:
Basic allotment increase
Ongoing increased pay for our teachers
Recapture reform
Flexibility with STAAR testing
Without meaningful change, CISD cannot maintain current operations.
We appreciate your support for Texas schools and teachers and we thank you for your leadership in the great state of Texas.
Sincerely,
[your name]
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You may reach your representatives at the following:
Senator Hancock: kelly.hancock@senate.texas.gov
(If in the city of Grapevine) Senator Tan Parker: tan.parker@senate.texas.gov
Representative Capriglione: giovanni.capriglione@house.texas.gov
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Programs within our top-performing school district are at risk due to a shortfall in state funding.
We are facing a challenging financial situation due to circumstances out of our control such as an insufficient state funding formula, record inflation, a recession, and a "recapture" scheme that diverts CISD funds to other districts. There are SOLUTIONS - but we need your help!