Budget Planning and News
News & Updates
Bond 2021 Summer Projects Update
At the August 21 Board of Trustees Work Session, staff shared an update on completed Bond 2021 Construction projects and other construction projects which took place this summer.
Trustees Adopt Budget, Teacher Raises, Central Cuts
On June 5, RISD trustees adopted the 2025-26 budget that projects the lowest property tax rate in 40 years.
Moody’s, S&P Reaffirm RISD’s Strong Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service assigned its Aaa underlying rating and Standard & Poor’s assigned its underlying AA-plus rating to Richardson ISD’s
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.