Lytle ISD Finance Dept

Finance Dept for Lytle ISD

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Welcome to the official page of our Lytle ISD school finance dept! We're excited to share updates and information about our budgeting & financial management practices. Stay tuned for tips on how we're ensuring resources are used effectively to benefit our students & community🏴‍☠️

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Fun Fact Friday - Title IV funds allow us to invest in what matters—safe schools, mental health resources, enrichment programs, and tech that supports learning. Every dollar helps our students thrive

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Fun Fact Friday - Title III provides funding to support English learners (ELs) & immigrant students through language instruction, teacher training, and family engagement. Helping every student succeed! #txed #TitleIII

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Fun Fact Friday - Title II of ESSA provides crucial funding for teacher & principal training to improve student outcomes. Cuts to Title II hurt recruitment, retention, & professional development. Investing in educators is investing in students! #EducationMatters #TitleII

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Fun Fact Friday - Title I funding provides essential support to public schools serving low-income students, helping close achievement gaps through extra resources, tutoring, and academic programs. Every child deserves a quality education! #TitleI #EducationEquity #PublicSchools

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Fun Fact Friday -Public school finance is like managing a household budget. Revenue (income) must cover expenses (salaries, utilities, supplies). Unexpected costs arise, savings are limited, and tough choices must be made. Just like at home, every dollar counts! #SchoolFinance

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Fun Fact Friday - Roses are red, violets are blue,
Strong public schools need funding too!
This Valentine’s Day, let’s show our love for students & teachers by investing in the future. ❤️📚 #FundPublicSchools #TxEd

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Fun Fact Friday - SB2 prioritizes private school vouchers over public education, leaving our schools underfunded. Texas students deserve fully funded public school. #txlege #FundPublicSchools

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Fun Fact Friday - Federal funds help public school districts pay salaries for teachers & staff, support special education, provide meals, and fund vital programs. These resources are essential to student success and strong schools!

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Fun Fact Friday - This morning, the HS/JH staff enjoyed their very own 1st Annual Cowboy Breakfast🤠🥞🍳 Great food, great company, & a great way to start the day. Thanks to everyone who made it happen especially the cooks who braved the cold weather to make it happen.

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Fun Fact Friday-School attendance matters more than you think! For public school districts, funding often relies heavily on Average Daily Attendance —state revenue is tied to how many students are in class. While property taxes help too, missed days = less funding for education.

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Fun Fact Friday - The new legislative session is just around the corner in Texas! Let’s hope lawmakers make public school finance a top priority—adequate funding is essential for school success. Our students, teachers, and communities deserve meaningful investments in education.

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Fun Fact Friday -Wrapping up 2024 with gratitude & pride for our Pirate Finance Team! 🌟 We achieved many milestones, maintained a clean audit, earned FIRST Superior Rating, & celebrated one team member completing their MBA in School Finance. Here's to continued growth in 2025!

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Fun Fact Friday - Our public school kids are incredible—innovative, hardworking, and full of potential! They deserve the resources to thrive. Let's ensure every student has the funding they need to succeed. #FundOurFuture #TxEd

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Fun Fact Friday - Public schools are the heart of our communities. They serve every child, regardless of background, empowering the next generation to lead, innovate, and thrive. Supporting public education is an investment in the future we all share. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

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Fun Fact Friday - Strong finances build strong futures. Lytle ISD is committed to supporting our students and community through responsible management and strategic planning.

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Fun Fact Friday- Here’s how our school district is funded
- 68% from the state– $18.4M
- 17% local property taxes– $4.5M
- 13% federal funds– $3.7M
- 2% other– $656K
Property taxes play an important role, but state funding remains the largest source for our schools.

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Fun Fact Friday - Financial audits play a critical role in ensuring transparency and accountability in Texas public schools, making sure taxpayer dollars are spent effectively to support student success. #SchoolFinance #Transparency #PublicEducation

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Fun Fact Friday -Growth in our community brings opportunities & challenges for our public school district. As families move in, we adapt to ensure every child receives a quality education while balancing enrollment, facilities, & resources. Together, we build a stronger future!

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Fun Fact Friday 📣 Exciting news! For the first time since the 80s, our amazing band is heading to STATE! 🥁🎺 They’ll be performing on Wednesday, representing our school and community with pride. Let’s show them all the support they deserve—Go Pirates! 🏆

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Fun Fact Friday- School districts rely on both state & federal funding to operate. State funds cover most operational costs, but fed funding supports specific programs like special education & low-income student services. Balancing these funds is key to meeting student needs.