SchoolsFriday, November 6
Nederland and Lumberton school districts rethink budgets after voters reject funding measures
The Good Day Beaumont team
If you have kids in Nederland or Lumberton schools, here's where things stand. Voters turned down Nederland ISD's Proposition A, and the measure is no longer moving forward. Lumberton ISD's tax increase also failed.
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Nederland ISD and Lumberton ISD are both reassessing budgets and priorities.
Source: KBTV Fox 4 Beaumont
“We must step back, evaluate our financial position, and start reassessing our priorities.”
Phillips said Nederland will review "everything," including staffing, programs and services, but he doesn't want anyone guessing at cuts before administrators finish. Lumberton Superintendent Dr. John Mathews said the board will keep evaluating financial options. Trustees were scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, and their agenda included:
- Tax rate
- The district's financial rating
- Long-range plans for school buildings
- New software
Both districts are reviewing their finances after the votes
| District | Measure | What's next |
|---|---|---|
| Nederland ISD | Proposition A rejected | Review staffing, programs, services |
| Lumberton ISD | Tax increase failed | Board evaluating financial options |
Sources: KBTV Fox 4 Beaumont, 12NewsNow
Sources: KBTV Fox 4 Beaumont, 12NewsNow