With property values dramatically increasing in recent years, a longstanding rule set by the state is getting more pushback by districts.
"The reality is the state is sitting on a multibillion dollar surplus. And the argument that in lieu of them giving us more money that we should just give them more money instead of funding schools appropriately, is absolutely asinine,” said Chris Coker, Keller ISD trustee place 5, during Monday night’s meeting."They are constantly looking for ways to collect more money from the districts.
"You know how complicated Texas school finance is and you're hoping the community doesn't do their homework to understand what it is you're trying to do,” said one Keller ISD mom. "As trustees, we have a fiduciary responsibility to this district. And as part of that fiduciary responsibility, I think it's protecting the funds that we have,” said Charles Randklev, Keller ISD board president. “2.5 million dollars in attendance credits, whatever that is, is tantamount to a shakedown by Austin."
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