(Schertz) — The Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD is preparing for tough financial decisions after voters rejected its tax rate election, Proposition A.
This is an update to the story we first ran on Wednesday. Preliminary results now show the measure passed in Guadalupe County, but failed districtwide.
Superintendent Paige Meloni says the district now faces major funding challenges heading into the next budget cycle. Rising costs and limited state funding are putting pressure on programs and operations.
“While the outcome of the election was not what we had hoped for, our focus remains on serving students and their families, and supporting staff to the greatest extent possible,” said Meloni. “At the same time, the challenges before us are real. We cannot continue to operate with a deficit budget, and that means every decision ahead will continue to require our thoughtful planning, collaboration and transparency as we navigate the financial realities ahead.”
SCUC ISD says it will form a Cost Drivers Committee made up of staff, parents, and community members to help identify possible budget cuts and spending priorities.
District leaders say they remain committed to transparency and supporting students, staff, and families through what’s expected to be a difficult process.
Our story on Wednesday initially said the measure had passed, but the votes from outside Guadalupe County factored into the overall count and changed the outcome.