maintenance & repairs
Expose 50% Spike vs Hidden Maintenance & Repairs
In FY 2025, HISD allocated $200 million to maintenance and repair, marking a 50% jump from FY 2024. This surge reflects tighter property-tax levies and rising skilled-labor wages, both adding roughly 15% each to the budget. The increase aims to address aging infrastructure while grappling with new health-safety mandates. Financial