Lamar CISD plans for staff raises despite projected $5M shortfall for FY 2025-26

The bulk of expenditures— about 85% of the $511.92 million preliminary budget—are tied to staff salaries for LCISD’s growing student enrollment, making state revenue from student enrollment and daily attendance rates a critical component to managing the potential shortfall, Superintendent Roosevelt Nivens said at the April 14 board meeting.