Budget In Focus 2010-2011 - San Antonio Independent School District

2010-11 District Budget Highlights
The following selection of highlights is presented as a brief overview of the significant items and
issues contained in the 2010-2011 budget.
Student Membership. During the 2010-11 school year, projected student
membership increased. The 2010-2011 student membership is slightly higher than the
2009-10 membership by 1,025 students.
Budget Projections. The estimated revenues for fiscal year 2011 were based on the
following assumptions:
Average Daily Attendance 49,261
Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate $1.04
Tax Collection Rate 98.5%
Property Value Growth (3.17%)
Payroll Share of General Fund. Salaries and fringe benefits are expected to
consume 86.3% of General Fund expenditures.
Tax Rate. The 2010-11 tax rate increased to $1.2797. The maintenance and
operations tax rate is $1.0400 and the debt service rate is $0.2397. The District has
consistently tried to maintain a low rate while delivering effective educational
programs to children.
The District is exploring strategies that focus on instructional productivity, reducing noninstructional
expenditures through cost containment, efficiency programs and innovations as well
as restructuring programs, such as reallocating existing teaching staff. The District intends to
continue this focus on instructional outcomes.
2010-2011
District Budget Executive Summary
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