Second Cup of Coffee With Guests Dr. Steeber and Lucas Janda Filmed March 19, 2024
March 22, 2024 – Time for a new segment of A Second Cup of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. On this segment, conducted on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, John Mark visited with Sulphur Springs ISD Superintendent Dr. Deana Steeber and Sulphur Springs ISD Financial Advisor Lucas Janda. They discussed such topics as the 2024 Sulphur Springs ISD Bond, the upcoming vote, some of the achievements of the Sulphur Springs ISD students, and...
Current Tax Practices Discussed At Sulphur Springs ISD Board Of Trustees Meeting
It’s no secret school finance is a complicated animal, with many different factors affecting funding, including how high Sulphur Springs ISD and other school districts may set the ad valorem rate. Lucas Janda with Live Oak Public Finance LLC discussed with SSISD Board of Trustees the “current tax practices” aspect of school finance, specifically the state’s values versus appraisal district values in Texas....
Tax Rate Process, Federal Funding Discussed At June 22 SSISD Board Of Trustees Meeting
School finance is complicated on a good day. Add in changes in legislation, “golden pennies” and a pandemic and the budget process becomes even challenging. That’s exactly what school officials are up against this year. A school financial advisor and assistant superintendent discussed with Sulphur Springs ISD Board of Trustees the complexities of shaping the tax rate this year as federal funding available to help...
