The HISD school board is preparing a budget for next year as state takeover looms

Superintendent of HISD, Millard House II at HISD board meeting in Houston, Texas on Thursday, March 9, 2023.Despite a looming state takeover, the Houston Independent School District board Thursday returned to business as usual at a scheduledTrustees discussed several cost-cutting measures to helpin Houston public schools keeps declining. The proposed measures would save $62 million, according to the district, but future cuts will likely be necessary to balance the $2.2 billion budget.

It is unclear how the takeover might affect the district's budgeting process. The current board is scheduled to vote to approve the new budget June 8. In response to the state takeover, HISD has the opportunity to appeal the decision by requesting an administrative review by the State Office of Administrative Hearings. That petition must be made before next Thursday. It is unclear whether the district will take this step.

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