Are district funds distributed to the four high schools based on student population or in equal amounts?
Student enrollment at each campus determines school budgetary allocations. Additionally, RISD employs the state “weighting” system that recognizes specific cost challenges associated with educating certain demographic groups, such as limited English proficient and socio-economically disadvantaged students. Campuses with more students that qualify under that system receive additional funds. Group Funds What is the district’s policy on replacing funds belonging to a school group, which are being held for safekeeping by the school, and lost or stolen while under the district’s control, for example, locked up in the school? The Texas Constitution prohibits school districts to make “gifts of public funds.” Because of this, districts cannot replace student group funds lost or stolen while under district control.
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