School Districts

District lacked effective controls to limit access to its campus; did not ensure its employees and Governing Board members complied with certain conflict-of-interest requirements; did not follow cash, credit cards...

In FY 2025, districts spent nearly $53 million less on instruction than the prior year, and for the third consecutive year, the State-wide instructional spending percentage (ISP) fell to a new low—52.1%. Although the State average teacher salary increased slightly to $65,613, average teacher salaries declined at 95 districts. Additionally, one-third of districts are potentially at higher financial risk because of declining student enrollment and related funding.