Round Rock ISD considers updates to instructional, library materials policies
Round Rock ISD is in the process of approving updates to its library and instructional materials policies, following updates to state requirements made in the last legislative session.
These updates bring the district's policies in line with the Texas Administrative Code, as well as catalog development standards adopted by the Texas Education Agency, said Cindy Hill, RRISD's general counsel.
What you need to know
The primary change to how the policies will impact community members, Hill said, is by narrowing the scope of who can challenge instructional and library materials.
Read up on the policy update here.
Round Rock ISD student survey shows more students have sense of belonging on campuses
A survey taking the temperature of Round Rock ISD campuses shows a slightly higher proportion of students feel like they belong than when surveyed this spring.
What they're saying
LaShanda Lewis, RRISD's director of counseling services, presented an update on the fall administration of the Panorama survey capturing student sentiment regarding self-efficacy, sense of belonging and safety on their campus at the Nov. 21 board meeting.
Learn more about how these surveys are used.
Final budget report for 2023-24 school year shows RRISD deficit nearly doubled
A final budget update on the 2023-24 fiscal year from district administrators shows Round Rock ISD's projected budget shortfall of $19 million nearly doubled to $37 million.
Chief Financial Officer Dennis Covington said this was due to a variety of factors, including higher than anticipated expenses and reduced revenues.
What you need to know
A reduction in federal reimbursement for special education services, reduced property values, higher program costs and more employees qualifying for stipends than anticipated are just a few of several factors that caused the district's budget deficit to increase by about $18 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year, Covington said in a Nov. 21 board meeting.
Learn more about other factors impacting the 2023-24 budget here.
