Budget Planning and News
News & Updates
Bond Steering Committee Meeting – Apr. 28
The RISD bond steering committee met on April 28 to continue its work of evaluating district bond needs over the next five year cycle.
RISD Bond Steering Committee Meeting – Apr. 14
The RISD Bond Steering Committee is meeting to evaluate options and arrive at recommendations for trustees to consider regarding a 2025 Bond package.
Trustees Discuss Magnet Enhancements; Hear HR Report
Learn more about key information items from the March 6 regular board meeting.
Positive Academic Data, Limited Transfer Expansion Highlight Feb. Board Meeting
Trustees Reviewed Outstanding Middle of Year MAP results at the Feb. 20 Board meeting.
Trustees Hear Demographer Update; Plan for Inter-District Transfers; Budget Update
At the January 16 regular meeting, RISD trustees discussed a variety of agenda items.
Keeping Tabs on Budget & Board
The January Keeping Tabs celebrates our elected trustees and covers topics like budget planning, updated demographic projections, and the possibility of expanding inter-district transfers.
Community Budget Committee Makes Recommendations
Community budget committee recommends actions for trustees to consider during RISD’s 2025-26 budget planning process.
Trustees Adopt Legislative Priorities, Approve Positive Audit, Hear PL Update
Summary of activity from Nov. 7 RISD Board meeting.
Trustees Hear Academic Data, JROTC Report, Financial Integrity Info, Rename Facilities
At the Oct. 17 regular meeting, RISD trustees discussed a variety of topics.
Trustees Adopt Lowest Tax Rate in 35 Years
RISD’s property tax rate is at the lowest level since 1989.
RISD Sells $125M Of School Building Bonds
RISD has $25 million left to issue from the voter-approved Bond 2021.
RISD Trustees Approve Budget With Increased Teacher Pay, School Closures, Lower Anticipated Tax Rate
Finalizing a budget planning process that began 11 months ago, RISD Trustees approved the district’s 2024-25 budget at the June 6 regular meeting.
Budget Planning – Trustees Discuss Non-General Funds, State Healthcare Increases
RISD Trustees continued 2024-25 budget planning at the May 16 Work Session.
RISD Adopts Teacher Raises Ranging From 3-30% or Higher
On the heels of significant operating budget reductions, trustees are considering resetting RISD’s teacher salary schedule to attract and retain experienced teachers.
RISD Board Approves Elementary School Consolidation Plan
Five elementary campuses will be consolidated and repurposed.