The community budget steering committee concluded six months of work with recommendations to RISD trustees to address a projected shortfall.
Trustees Receive Community Budget Recommendations Read More »
The committee met for the fifth time since the summer, charged with arriving at recommendations for RISD Trustees to address a large projected deficit in the 2024-25 operating budget.
Community Budget Steering Committee Holds November Meeting Read More »
RISD again received an unmodified or “clean” opinion, meaning all “financial statements are correct in all material aspects.” Auditors found no material weakness, no significant deficiencies, nor any instances of noncompliance.
Richardson ISD students and teachers need additional funding – please consider contacting RISD legislators today.
Call To Action From Superintendent Branum Read More »
Each member identified the subcommittee they wanted to participate in to study in-depth potential solutions to the district’s projected operating deficit.
Community Budget Steering Committee Continues Work at October Meeting Read More »
The FIRST method ensures Texas public schools “are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices, and that they improve those practices.”
RISD Earns Superior Financial Integrity Rating Read More »
Subcommittee work began in four areas: facility utilization, staffing and compensation, central administration, and revenue generation.
Community Budget Steering Committee Holds September Meeting Read More »
Committee members reviewed 2023-24 operating budget expenditures by state-defined categories.
Community Budget Steering Committee Holds August Meeting Read More »
The committee gathered July 25 for its initial meeting, beginning a process expected to result in recommendations to the board in December.
Community Budget Committee Holds Initial Meeting Read More »
RISD’s approved budget is based on an anticipated state-set operating tax rate that is at the lowest level since 1993.
RISD will be forming a Community Budget Steering Committee to help prioritize how limited resources are used, consider reductions and options to increase revenue.
RISD To Form Community Budget Steering Committee Read More »
RISD Trustees approved an aggressive compensation package for teachers and staff for 2023-24.
Trustees Approve 2023-24 Staff Raises, Compensation Package Read More »
