SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS MEET WITH LEGISLATORS REGARDING SCHOOL FUNDING PRIORITIES

This week, SFDRCISD met in Austin with state representatives to advocate for 89th Texas Legislature priorities that would support school funding measures. Superintendent, Dr. Carlos Rios, joined Board President Raymond P. Meza, and fellow Trustees Rebekah Luna-Chavez and Amy Haynes met with Rep. Diego Bernal, who is the Vice Chair for Public Education, and Rep. Eddie Morales, to discuss the need to push for legislation that would address increasing the basic allotment and provide for a cost of living increase for teachers. 

Rep. Bernal welcomed the District’s representatives and listened to the issues facing SFDRCISD, namely budget shortfalls which have led to program reductions since last summer. Rep. Bernal shared several bills (which he has authored) and would be discussed with the House of Representative this week. “These bills could provide some relief, but the key is that it needs to get passed both by the House and the Senate,” explained Rep. Bernal. Board President Raymond Meza thanked Rep. Bernal and Rep. Morales for taking the time to listen to the District’s issues. 

The House Committee on Public Education is scheduled for a formal meeting today over HB2, relating to public education and public school finance. A link to the text and actions of HB2 can be accessed here: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/Text.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2