GISD receiving $2M less from state | News

The Gainesville Independent School District is working to form a budget for next year with over $2 million less coming from state funding.

The GISD Board of Trustees began work on the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year with a budget workshop following Monday’s board meeting. One of the primary points of discussion was changes in revenue.

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