Financial Transparency
The Texas Transparency Stars program recognizes government entities that provide clear and meaningful financial information through the posting of financial documents as well as summaries, visualizations, downloadable data, and other relevant information in the specified areas of Traditional Finances, Contracts and Procurement, Economic Development, Public Pensions, and Debt Obligations.
For additional information, please visit the Texas Comptroller's website.
The mission of the Business Office is to ensure that the district’s financial resources are effectively and efficiently managed to provide the necessary resources to achieve the instructional goals and objectives of the district. Joshua ISD is committed to providing taxpayers and community members with transparent and easy-to-understand sources of financial information. The information below is intended to provide useful information as it relates to Joshua ISD's financial operations.
Joshua ISD was awarded the Traditional Finances Star on September 26, 2019 and the Debt Obligations Star on November 17, 2021.
Use the links to the left or below to access the pages:
District Contact Information
Joshua Independent School District
310 E 18th Street Joshua, TX 76058
Phone: 817-202-2500
Fax: 817-641-2738
Elected Official Contact Information: click here.
Open Records Requests: click here.
District Financial Contact: Carla Martin, Chief Financial Officer, 817-202-2500 ext. 1013, email.
District Financial Quick Facts
Enrollment
- 2021-22: 5,885
- 2022-23: 5,891
- 2023-24: 6,020
Budget & Debt (Fiscal Year 2023-24)
- General Operating Budget: $67,479,365
- General Operating Budget per Student: $11,209
- Total Outstanding Principal Debt: $85,870,000
- Total Outstanding Debt per Student: $14,264
Wages & Staff (School Year 2023-24)
- Total Full-Time Employees: 859
- Total Teachers: 426
- Starting Teacher Pay: $60,000
- Average Teacher Pay: $63,561
- Substitute Pay: $90-$110/day
- Average Teacher Experience: 11.81 years
Tax Rate (2023 Tax Year)
- Maintenance & Operations: $0.7575
- Interest & Sinking: $0.3297
- Total Tax Rate: $1.0872
Property Values (2023 Tax Year)
- Area: 76 square miles
- Taxable Value: $2,274,090,372
- Average Home Market Value: $286,454
Other Helpful Links and Information
Central Appraisal District of Johnson County
Landowner Bill of Rights - Texas Attorney General Website
FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) - TEA Website
Financial Accountability System Resource Guide - TEA Website