Myth vs. Reality: Where Does the Money Go?
Texas school funding can be complex. With so much misinformation and disinformation about it, we want to break it down. Are you curious where money is spent in Rockwall ISD?
Rockwall ISD is hosting an in-person session on April 10th with Superintendent, Dr. John Villarreal, and Senior Chief Financial Officer, David Carter, as they present Myth Vs. Reality: Where Does the Money Go?
The next meeting will be April 10th from 6-7 P.M. at the Dr. Gene Burton College & Career Academy located at 2301 John King Blvd., Rockwall, TX 75032. Sign-up below!
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What Effect Could the Legislature have on Rockwall ISD?
With all the buzz about the Texas Legislature, many have asked: How will new bills impact Rockwall ISD schools, teachers, and students? We’ve put together an analysis outlining the potential effects on Rockwall ISD, including:
- SB 26 – Teacher Pay
- HB 2 – School Finance
- SB 1 & HB 2 – Budget Bill
- SB 4 & SJR 2 – Property Tax Relief
Click on the links below to read the analysis:
SCHOOL FINANCE BILL
TEACHER PAY BILL
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL
BUDGET BILLS
Resources
- Where Does the Money Go? Community Presentation
- Myth vs. Reality Presentation - Is Rockwall ISD Financially Efficient?
- Myth v. Reality - Fully Funded?
- Myth vs. Reality Misconception #1 - Funding per Student
- Myth vs. Reality Misconception #2 - Attendance-based Funding
- Myth vs. Reality Misconception #3 - Impact of Inflation