A public hearing to discuss FISD’s fiscal year 2023-24 budget will be held at the school district’s board room at 5515 Ohio Drive, Frisco, on June 12 as part of the board’s regular meeting. With the public comment portion set to begin around 6:30 p.m., the hearing could be the last chance for public discussion as the board is expected to adopt the budget on June 20.
What we know so far
As of June 9, the district’s proposed budget is $943 million. Here is a brief look at some new benefits included in the budget.
- A compensation plan for staff in the form of a $1,200 teacher pay raise and a 1.5% raise for all other staff based on their daily working hours
- At least $600 for employees working more than four hours per day and at least $300 for employees working less than four hours per day
- Two wellness days in addition to FISD’s existing 10 annual leave days
- More staffing in the special education departments, dyslexia programs, bilingual programs, prekindergarten programs and other district programs
- Additional funds to cover communications, extracurricular activities, technology and operations costs
FISD held the first public discussions around the FY 2023-24 budget in February where board members outlined some early priorities to address in the next school year.
- Teacher staffing and retention as the district grows as well as new campuses were high on the list.
- A presentation from the February meeting proposed setting aside more than $1 million of or new full-time teaching positions across the district.
- Lawmakers from the 88th legislative session are expected to continue meeting and potentially provide more school funding in the future.
- The full budget presentation from May 30 can be found here.
FISD is facing many first-time expenses as it tries to adapt to both a higher inflation rate and staffing complications as it continues to grow.
- Inflation is estimated at 17%, raising the manufacturing and operating costs for industries, such as education.
- Two new campuses, Wortham Intermediate School and Wilkinson Middle School, are set to open in August.
- Emerson and Panther Creek high schools will also see a senior class for the first time.
- The expected enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is 67,757 students, according to budget documents.
Those who cannot make the hearing in person can watch it live Monday night by clicking this link.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to correct an error. Frisco ISD has a $24 million deficit.
