The Llano ISD School Board met on August 26th to conduct their Budget and Tax Rate Hearing followed by a Regular Meeting. It was well attended in part because of regular meeting agenda item 4: the Hearing, Deliberation, and Possible Action on a Level Three Appeal of the novel “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins, which resides in the LHS library.
During the Budget and Tax Rate Hearing, LISD CFO Ryan Turner estimated 54 million in local revenue, 26.2 million going back to the state in taxes, and a proposed budget deficit of $284,321 for 2024-2025. The original number was around $865,000 during the budget workshop, but was greatly reduced due to several factors.
“Wants were removed to focus on needs,” stated Turner. A number of open positions were absorbed and a handful of retirees were replaced with young talent at starting salaries.
