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It’s about the dollars and the cents.
And the Raymondville Independent School District has just shown it has some pretty good sense when it comes to managing its money.
That’s why the district has earned a Superior A rating under the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas for fiscal year 2023. The rating, said Benjamin Clinton, deputy superintendent, demonstrates the Raymondville school district’s commitment to financial excellence and effective management of taxpayer resources. This ensures, he continued in a statement, that the maximum possible funds are allocated directly to student instruction.
“This Superior A rating reflects our district’s unwavering dedication to financial responsibility and transparency,” Clinton said. “We are committed to ensuring that our financial practices not only meet but exceed state standards, so we can continue to provide the best possible educational opportunities for our students.”
The FIRST system is Texas’s school financial accountability rating system, designed to hold public schools accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and to encourage continuous improvement.
The rating is based on an analysis of the district’s financial data for the 2023 fiscal year, evaluating key financial indicators as specified in the Texas Administrative Code. Achieving a Superior A rating confirms that Raymondville ISD is effectively managing its financial resources and is well-positioned to meet the needs of its students and community.
