<p>I don’t know exactly how football in Texas works, but I think I have a pretty good idea, because that’s how HS basketball works in Indiana. There are many benefits to something (and it’s not necessarily bad just “because” it’s sports…) that produces this kind of school participation, camaraderie, and school spirit.</p>
<p>Public school budgets here are very similar–capital projects fund is different than operational expenses (incl teacher salaries, etc.) and what can be spent in each separate fund is subject to state mandates.</p>
<p>The bottom line for me is this was a locally approved levy. It says something to me that it was approved in these difficult economic times.</p>