Harlingen CISD just greenlit a $198.3 million budget that prioritizes staff raises despite a drop in student enrollment. It’s a bold bet on retaining talent to help the district bounce back from recent financial struggles.
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The district is betting that investing in staff now will pay off in the long run, even with fewer students bringing in state funding.
Teachers and school staff get a much-needed pay bump to help keep them in the district.
Taxpayers and students might feel the pinch if the district’s enrollment continues to slide while costs stay high.
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