CANYON — Canyon Independent School District officials have been engaging with the community to provide information on the upcoming Voter Approved Tax Rate Election. Speaking on Friday, Superintendent Daryl Flusche urged support for a proposed tax rate increase aimed at addressing budget challenges caused by rising costs and insufficient state funding.
During a recent community breakfast, Flusche explained that despite a 21-cent reduction in the local tax rate last year, Canyon ISD is seeking a three-cent increase to help bridge a $5.6 million budget deficit. This would make the proposed district tax rate $0.9577. “The state should have filled in to help cover the loss in revenue,” he said. “However, there’s no plan at the state level to address the deficit situation facing many school districts.”
If approved, the tax increase would generate $2.1 million in local revenue. Due to state funding formulas, this would unlock an additional $2.9 million annually from the state, providing much-needed support for Canyon ISD’s operating expenses, including safety measures and other essential programs.