Hutto ISD faces staff challenges, salaries in FY 2022-23 budget

Compensation for employees comprises 77.8% of the budget as the district faces rising costs of salaries.

"The biggest challenge every year is being able to stay competitive with salaries. However, this year is especially difficult due to the current labor market," Graham said. "Not only are teachers hard to find, but it is especially difficult to get positions such as groundskeepers, bus drivers and food service workers filled. The labor market is very competitive so the district must raise salaries to attract employees from the private sector. This puts a real strain on the budget."

The district did budget for 66 new positions in FY 2022-23 as well as give a 4% raise for all employees.

The district anticipates property tax revenue to come in at $65.6 million in FY 2022-23, up from $51.9 million in FY 2021-22. Revenue from state sources, however, is projected to drop from $38.8 million in FY 2021-22 to $33.9 million for FY 2022-23.

To read about the city of Hutto's budget, click here.