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Seguin ISD Prop A 2026
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Prop A Funding Priorities

Prop A provides $2.4 million of new funding to the current fiscal year and at least as much each year thereafter, to support the district’s Maintenance & Operations (M&O) instructional budget to:

  • Recruit and retain high-quality teachers & staff
  • Fund an armed officer at every campus
  • Maintain student programs
  • Fund the district’s operations
Prop A Total Proposed $2.4 million: Recruit & retain high-quality teachers & staff, district operations, maintain student programs, safety & security

Recruit & Retain High-Quality Teachers & Staff

Recruit & Retain High-Quality Teachers & Staff

Prop A provides funds to maintain current and future staff salaries.

The district has made budget cuts where it can, but 79% of the budget is earmarked for the salaries of teachers and support staff. 

Without a rate increase, cuts will need to be made to teachers, counselors, nurses, librarians, special education personnel, and other support staff. Prop A will protect these essential positions.

National/Regional Teacher Shortages:

  • Seguin ISD faces challenges recruiting and retaining certified teachers, particularly in high-need areas such as Math and Special Education. Competitive salaries are important to attracting qualified teachers and keeping experienced educators in our classrooms.
  • Seguin ISD has made investments in employee compensation to remain competitive in recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers and staff. Higher salaries also benefit employees in the long term because TRS-eligible compensation is used to determine retirement benefits. Prop A would provide additional recurring revenue to help fund these existing salary commitments, reduce the district’s budget deficit, and maintain current staffing and services.

Student/Teacher Classroom Ratios:

  • Prop A provides funds to the district to attract more teachers to support student achievement and school discipline, and to maintain current class sizes. 
  • The ability to recruit and retain qualified teachers directly impacts class sizes. When certified teaching positions are difficult to fill, particularly in high-need areas, fewer teachers are available to serve students.
9 Bus Driver Vacancies
29 Open Staff Positions on First Day of School

Maintain Student Programs

Maintain Student Programs

Prop A provides funds to maintain student programs.

Student Services:

The district's special education population has grown by nearly 1,134 students over the last six years, a 177% increase. This proposal will help hire more special education employees to identify students with special needs in a timely manner and provide appropriate support for these students.

Fine Arts:

Over 3,000 students participate in the district's fine arts programs such as band and choir. Without a rate increase, some of these programs could face budget cuts, reducing opportunities such as competing in UIL contests and student travel.

Despite rising costs, Seguin ISD and program booster clubs have been able to raise funding to continue allowing UIL travel for programs. However, that could be cut without additional funding.

Athletics:

In Seguin ISD, 1,120 students participate in athletics. Without a rate increase, some of these programs could face budget cuts, reducing opportunities for students to excel.

Career & Technical Education (CTE):

More than 70% of the district’s high school students participate in Career and Technology Education programs, which provide students with hands-on learning to prepare them for jobs upon graduation. Without a rate increase, some of these programs could be cut. Prop A will help maintain CTE programs.

70% students participate in CTE

District Operations

District Operations

Prop A would help offset the district’s budget deficit, preserve existing services, and reduce the need for additional operating cuts.

These funds would support the day-to-day costs necessary to operate 13 campuses and serve more than 7,000 students, including utilities, insurance, transportation, fuel, maintenance, technology, instructional supplies, and other essential operating expenses.

The additional revenue would also help the district respond to rising costs. School operating costs have increased by nearly 25% due to inflation, while state funding increases have not kept pace with those costs.
Operating Costs up 25% state funding up <1%

Safety & Security

Safety & Security

Safety & Security was a top priority for the district and board when considering Prop A.

The state provides only $82 per student for safety and security, but the district’s actual needs are $226 per student, meaning the district must raise an additional $1 million annually for security. Prop A could help ensure adequate funding for an armed officer at every campus.

The state now requires every campus to have armed security officers and additional safety measures, but it does not fully fund those requirements. The proposition would help the district maintain the safety personnel needed to meet those requirements.
Armed Officer at Every Campus