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The Top Ten

Special SHAPING SBISD Edition (Finance & Legislative)

The Top TenSpecial SHAPING SBISD Edition (Finance &Legislative)
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House & Senate Have Different Priorities

Members of the Texas House Public Education Committee want to address school finance during the 85th Legislature, convening on Jan. 10, 2017. Their Senate counterparts seem less willing and have different priorities. More >>

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$66 Million in Recapture

Wonder what happens to the additional taxes you pay as your property values increase?


It is important to know that not all of your additional taxes paid will remain in SBISD. Review this year's tax letter.

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High Property Taxes Start in Austin

Texas property taxes are high, and school taxes are highest of them all. Before you blame local school districts, look at how state lawmakers set things up.

Read this editorial in The Texas Tribune >>

Community Presentation on School Finance

The SBISD Board of Trustees believes fostering a collaborative partnership with parents and community members produces the best results for our kids. We know that it takes all of us to do what's right for our students and area families. That's why SBISD Board Members have recently held a number of community meetings on the important topic of school funding and finance. We invite you to take a moment to review this presentation at the link provided.

View presentation here >>


To schedule a presentation for your school, faith community or organization contact us at: schoolfinance@springbranchisd.com

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Who represents me?

Interested in learning more about your local and state representatives? The Who Represents Me website provides information about current districts and members of the Texas Senate, House, and the State Board of Education. Search now >>
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How can I get involved?

Looking for ways to add your voice to the conversation on SCHOOL FINANCE in Texas and positively impact outcomes for all kids?


Click here to learn more about what you can do today.

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How can I stay informed and updated?

Visit SBISD Shaping Spring Branch (Legislative & School Finance) blog for the latest headlines and news impacting our schools and the area community. Visit it. Bookmark it. Share it!

Go there now >>

Rising Local School Property Taxes Ease State Budget Woes

State officials would like to lower local school property taxes, but they've got a secret: Some of those local school tax revenues make it easier to balance a tight state budget. The locally raised taxes recaptured from property-wealthy districts lower the amount of state-raised money — sales taxes and so on — that have to be spent on schools. Local taxpayers, in this case, are saving state taxpayers some money. Read the full story >>

Why It's So Hard to Fund Public Education

Wonder why it's so hard to fund public education? Explore this topic with retiring state Rep. Jimmie Don Aycock (R-Killeen), chair of the House Public Education Committee and who has listened to thousands of hours of testimony and reports on the issue. Read the full story >>

Restoring the Promise of Education on Houston Public Media


The Texas Supreme Court found public school finance minimally constitutional but implored the Legislature to fix the “broken” system. This series from Houston Pubic Media explores one of the fundamental questions in the decades-long debate: Is school funding in Texas fair? Or is it falling short? Listen on HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA now >>

Responsible Financial Management & Making Our Schools Better

SBISD Finance Department Honored for Fiscal Responsibility

For the seventh consecutive year, the SBISD Finance Division earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) – the only national award in governmental accounting. Click here to read the full story in SBISD Board Briefs.

Education Foundation Ranked #1 in Texas

SBEF is recognized for managing funds to enhance student learning.


In 2015, the only U.S. study of K-12 education foundations ranked SBEF first in their revenue division ($1 million - $1,999,999) and 17th out of the nation’s 200 largest school districts. They are number one in Texas. Dewey & Associates, which conducts the study, considers SBEF a wise investment – and so do their donors.


More than $1 Million in Grants & Scholarships


In 2015-16, The Spring Branch Education Foundation (SBEF) awarded more than $1 million in grants for district-wide and campus grants and a record 127 scholarships to 2016 graduates. Their partnership with SBISD touches every student on every campus. Click here to read more about how SBEF is making our schools better.

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