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FISD receives ‘Superior’ accountability rating

by | Oct 26, 2022 | Education, Latest

Farmersville ISD school board members heard good news regarding the financial status of the district during the public hearing held prior to the Monday, Oct. 24 regular monthly meeting.

As required by law, the school district held a public hearing to discuss the results of their preliminary 2022 FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) rating — the state’s school financial accountability rating system — in which FISD received the highest rating possible of “A-Superior.”

The rating is preliminary, but expected to remain the same in final form, due to the rating being the highest possible and not being appealed, according to Anna Banker, assistant superintendent/chief financial officer.

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