Welcome to the official page of our Lytle ISD school finance dept! We're excited to share updates and information about our budgeting & financial management practices. Stay tuned for tips on how we're ensuring resources are used effectively to benefit our students & community🏴‍☠️

Fun Fact Friday- Here’s how our school district is funded - 68% from the state– $18.4M - 17% local property taxes– $4.5M - 13% federal funds– $3.7M - 2% other– $656K Property taxes play an important role, but state funding remains the largest source for our schools.

Fun Fact Friday - Financial audits play a critical role in ensuring transparency and accountability in Texas public schools, making sure taxpayer dollars are spent effectively to support student success. #SchoolFinance #Transparency #PublicEducation

Fun Fact Friday -Growth in our community brings opportunities & challenges for our public school district. As families move in, we adapt to ensure every child receives a quality education while balancing enrollment, facilities, & resources. Together, we build a stronger future!

Fun Fact Friday 📣 Exciting news! For the first time since the 80s, our amazing band is heading to STATE! 🥁🎺 They’ll be performing on Wednesday, representing our school and community with pride. Let’s show them all the support they deserve—Go Pirates! 🏆

Fun Fact Friday- School districts rely on both state & federal funding to operate. State funds cover most operational costs, but fed funding supports specific programs like special education & low-income student services. Balancing these funds is key to meeting student needs.

Fun Fact Friday- Tx Public Schools are funded primarily through local property taxes! 60% of school districts revenue comes from local sources while state/fed funding accounts for about 40%. Local communities have a big role in supporting their schools.

Fun Fact Friday- Our 23-24 instructional rounds have welcomed 150 visiting educators from Texas and across the US, observing 560 classrooms and conducting 7 rounds. Proud to share our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Fun Fact Friday-Grants play a crucial role in supplementing public school funding,providing resources for innovative programs, updating technology & support services that might otherwise be out of reach. They help bridge gaps,& ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Fun Fact Friday -ADA plays a crucial role in public school finance by determining funding levels based on student attendance. Seeing those numbers go up is great news for the district, as it translates to increased resources & support for students' education! Way to go, Pirates🏴‍☠️

Fun Fact Friday -Our students are using AutoCad software to design their tiny house. This hands-on experience will provide them with an understanding of various construction work.This experience will undoubtedly prepare them well for future endeavors in the construction industry.

Fun Fact Friday Attention parents & guardians! Ensuring your child's nutrition forms are filled out & returned is crucial for helping your district receive the funding needed throughout the year. Your cooperation supports school meals & programs. 🏴‍☠️@lytleisd

Fun Fact Friday - Exciting community pep rally for our school district this past Wednesday! It was amazing to see the community come together to support our students. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️@lytleisd @LoriLwilson23

Fun Fact Friday - 📚 School starts this Tuesday! ✏️ Make sure to kick off the new academic year right by being present and engaged. Attendance is key to success! 🌟 #BackToSchool #EducationMatters

Fun Fact Friday - 🔧 In the 2023-2024 school year, our dedicated maintenance team addressed a total of 840 work orders! Their hard work ensures our school remains a safe and well-maintained environment for all students and staff. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Fun Fact Friday -Property taxes play a key role in funding our public schools, ensuring that education remains accessible to all students. Investing in education is an investment in our future!

Fun Fact Friday - Summer is not a break for public school finance! Funding is crucial year-round to ensure students receive the resources they need for academic success. 🏴‍☠️

Fun Fact Friday - 📣 Exciting news! The board has officially approved the 24-25 school budget 🎓✨ Attendance, state aid, grants, and taxes play crucial roles in enabling districts to operate effectively and provide quality education for all students.

Fun Fact Friday - June is a critical time for public school budget planning! As the new fiscal year kicks off on July 1, your Board and Administrators are working hard to make sure they allocate resources effectively for student success. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Fun Fact Friday - Our Jolly Roger Academy is back in session. Our Pirates are excited to start a fun and educational summer session. 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

Fun Fact Friday - School safety and security grants play a crucial role in helping school districts enhance safety measures and offset the costs of implementing security features, helping to ensure a secure environment for students, teachers, and staff.