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While the state will provide teachers with salary increases during its 2025 legislative session, it gave “very little” flexibility for funding within school districts, CCISD’s Chief Financial Officer Alice Benzaia said at the board of trustees’ June 10 work session. (James T. Norman/Community Impact)

‘The state gave districts very little flexibility’: Clear Creek ISD projects $12.1M shortfall for FY 2025-26

By Haley Velasco

Clear Creek ISD officials are anticipating a $12.1 million shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26.

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