Prop A Funding Overview

If voter approved on November 4, Proposition A would provide additional state and local revenue for the following Board-approved operational categories

Prop A planned use of funds

Teacher & Staff Retention

Proposition A would fund initiatives related to teacher and staff retention, including salaries.

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Student Programs

Proposition A would fund student programs, including career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, and magnet programs.

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Special Education

Proposition A would fund specialized education programs, including services such as dyslexia support and preserve SPED staff-to-student ratios.

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Safety & Security

Proposition A would fund the recruitment and retention of armed security officers, that is required by the state.

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Budget deficit

For the 2025–26 school year, Garland ISD projects a $60 million budget deficit based on current revenue and expenditure forecasts. If Proposition A is approved, it is projected to generate about $56 million in additional operational revenue, reducing the gap.

HB2 funding

Recent Texas legislation, House Bill 2 (HB2), increased the state’s Basic Allotment and designated specific portions for compensation increases.

54.37% of HB2 funding is restricted to salary increases for certain employees.
Approximately $2 million is available for other operational uses.
HB2 funding does not fully address the district’s projected budget shortfall.

If Proposition A is approved, it is projected to generate about $56 million in additional operational revenue, based on current certified values and the adopted rate. District estimates indicate that keeping pace with inflation would cost about $1,400 per student, while Proposition A is projected to provide about $1,092 per student.

Funding plans based on election results

Funding Priority	Pass Tax rate: $ .7722	Fail Tax rate: $ .6522
Teacher and Staff Retention	Increase pay for additional 4,500 staff members. Offer a planning period for high school staff. Remain competitive.	No raises for 4,500 employees, including approximately 25% of our early-career teachers (0–2 years), support staff, counselors, custodians, and transportation, etc. Not able to offer planning time. Increased difficulty to compete for and retain high-quality secondary teachers. GISD at risk of losing experienced educators to districts that can provide better support and working conditions.
Student Programs	Continue to offer hands-on training for real-world careers for 89.9% of high school students in CTE. Continue to offer experiences in the Fine Arts for 39,825 students across all campuses. Continue to offer innovative experiences through specialized pathways and enrichment opportunities for the Magnet Program and Gifted and Talented.	CTE programs will face major cuts, putting student opportunities, certifications, and career readiness at risk. Fine Arts programs across elementary, middle, and high school. will face significant cuts, reducing access to music, art, theater, and creative expression for students districtwide. Students will have reduced access to the Magnet Program and Gifted and Talented. These programs will experience limited innovation. Families will have fewer choices for GT learners across the district.
Special Education	Continue to serve 4,887 students with dyslexia through specialized instruction, small group instruction, pull-out sessions, and access to high-quality research-based curriculum for students.	GISD will increase group size for Dyslexia services, offer fewer sessions, and reduce access to the most effective (and costly) instructional tools. Students would lose the tailored support.
Safety and Security	Stay competitive in recruiting and retaining armed security officers. Maintain safe and secure schools.	GISD could lose critical personnel to other districts or agencies that offer better compensation, jeopardizing campus safety and response capabilities.

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Please send your questions to this email address:

PropAInfo@garlandisd.net

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Prop A Funding Overview