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Fort Worth School Board Faces Criticism Over $25 Million Elevate Model Budget Amid Deficit Concerns

Overview: The Fort Worth Independent School Board convened a special workshop on June 9, 2026, primarily to discuss the issue of the 2026-2027 budget, which includes a contentious $25 million allocation for the Elevate model amid a projected $44 million deficit. The meeting was marked by public dissent, with speakers calling for greater transparency and accountability in budgetary decisions, particularly concerning administrative costs and the Elevate initiative.

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Superintendent:
Dr. Karen Calvert Molinar
School Board Officials:
Roxanne Martinez, Tobi Jackson, Dr. Michael Ryan, Anael Luebanos, Dr. Camille Rodriguez, Quinton “Q” Phillips, Wallace Bridges, Kevin Lynch, Anne Darr

Fort Worth School Board Faces Criticism Over $25 Million Elevate Model Budget Amid Deficit Concerns

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