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Audit shows about $150,000 deficit

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Excerpt from Hartley ISD Board minutes: November 18, 2025 for Audit shows about $150,000 deficit
Official source excerpt: Hartley ISD Board minutes: November 18, 2025; editorial caption by Our School Board · source-evidence

What happened

At the November 18, 2025 meeting, the superintendent reported that the yearly audit was finished and the district ran a deficit of about $150,000. The same day, the board bought a used bus for $97,500 instead of a new one costing $150,000-$180,000.

Why it matters to families

For a district with a budget of about $4.3 million, a $150,000 shortfall is large. It can limit spending on staff and programs.

The evidence

November 18, 2025 minutes: 'Audit was completed and we are at a 150k deficit.'

The source

November 18, 2025 board minutes

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