Posted on · Texas Education Commissioner could also set up grant programs for districts that suffered damage from Harvey, but aren't considered property wealthy.
Posted on · Two trustees opposed the change because some schools may be relying on that money - or be forced to use it or lose it.
Posted on · If the plaintiffs win, HISD’s recapture bill to the state could rise by $60 million.
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership's president said that they are committed to being a part of that continued discussion on school finance.
Posted on · HISD analyzed the numbers and found that a "yes" vote costs less money in the long run.
Posted on · State Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Humble, wouldn’t give exact details of the bill but he gave a clue how he'll approach the challenge.
Posted on · "Our district and the business community have a lot at stake, and it’s no joke." -Ashlea Graves, who directs governmental relations with HISD.
Posted on · Texas state lawmaker Jimmy Don Aycock recently bemoaned how "property value increases have triggered the ‘Robin Hood' feature" of a school funding system which, in essence, requires HISD to send money to other districts. Aycock notes the same thing has happened to Austin, Spring Branch and other districts — and the Dallas school district may […]
Posted on · Texas state lawmaker Jimmy Don Aycock recently bemoaned how "property value increases have triggered the ‘Robin Hood' feature" of a school funding system which, in essence, requires HISD to send money to other districts. Aycock notes the same thing has happened to Austin, Spring Branch and other districts — and the Dallas school district may […]