DCS works to increase reserve balance in FY 2026 - The Selma Times‑Journal

DCS works to increase reserve balance in FY 2026 - The Selma Times‑Journal

The Dallas County School System (DCS) unveiled its $40.3 million spending budget for fiscal year 2026 with a plan for nearly doubling its unrestricted fund balance. Dallas County Chief Schools Financial Officer Brent Mims said during the first budget hearing on Friday, Sept. 19 the district projects to have about $500,000 in its unrestricted local reserves when they start the new fiscal year on Oct. 1. By Sept. 30, 2026, their new reserves balan…