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Harlingen CISD just greenlit a $198.3 million budget that prioritizes staff raises despite a drop in student enrollment. It’s a bold bet on retaining talent to help the district bounce back from recent financial struggles.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
The district is betting that investing in staff now will pay off in the long run, even with fewer students bringing in state funding.
Teachers and school staff get a much-needed pay bump to help keep them in the district.
Taxpayers and students might feel the pinch if the district’s enrollment continues to slide while costs stay high.
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