As Frisco ISD continues planning for the future, District leaders are focused on balancing fiscal responsibility with continued investment in students, staff and high-quality educational opportunities.
During a budget workshop this month, the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees received updated information on the proposed 2026-27 budget, including compensation recommendations, financial benchmarking data, debt service updates and Child Nutrition Fund projections.
District leaders emphasized that despite ongoing financial challenges tied to declining enrollment, the proposed budget reflects a continued commitment to classroom support, employee compensation and long-term fiscal stewardship.
A financial benchmarking presentation comparing Frisco ISD to nine similar Texas school districts showed the District continues to operate efficiently while prioritizing student opportunities. The data highlighted Frisco ISD’s relatively lean staffing and administrative costs compared to peer districts, demonstrating the District’s continued focus on maximizing resources for teaching and learning.
Trustees also reviewed a proposed compensation package that includes a:
2% raise for all employees, capped at $2,000 for central administration professionals
$3,000 stipend increase in for SAIL, SBS and SLC teachers
$1,000 stipend increase for all other special education centralized classroom teachers
$1,200 stipend for resource and inclusion teachers (there is currently no stipend)
$0.25/hour pay increase for special education paraprofessionals in addition to the 2% increase
A balanced budget is near final, as District leaders took the Board’s recommendations during the workshop.
Trustees also reviewed updates to the Debt Service Fund and Child Nutrition Fund budgets. The proposed Debt Service Fund maintains the current debt service tax rate while continuing the District’s proactive refinancing strategy to reduce long-term costs for taxpayers.
Since August 2025, Frisco ISD has refinanced outstanding debt three times, saving taxpayers more than $152.2 million in future interest costs.
The Child Nutrition Fund budget reflects ongoing efforts to manage declining participation while continuing to provide quality meal services for students across the District.
A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held during the June 8 Board meeting. Formal budget adoption is scheduled for mid-June.
Updates can be found on the Budget Development webpage.