GISD Board calls for Nov. Prop A election
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.
Student Programs
Proposition A would fund student programs, including career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, and magnet programs.
Special Education
Proposition A would fund specialized education programs, including services such as dyslexia support and preserve SPED staff-to-student ratios.
Safety & Security
Proposition A would fund the recruitment and retention of armed security officers, that is required by the state.
Budget deficit
For the 2025–26 school year, Garland ISD projects an over $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 | Fail |
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| Teacher and Staff Retention |
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| Student Programs |
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| Special Education |
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| Safety and Security |
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