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CFO-level staff and district administrators presented multiple scenarios showing how different average daily attendance (ADA) and pupil‑value assumptions would affect revenue and the district’s fund balance. Administrators recommended a conservative scenario based on TEA (Texas Education Agency) demographer projections; district staff warned the board that state payments are based on TEA’s projections and the district would be paid during the year on those estimates.

At the meeting, community commenters raised concerns about the administration’s draft assumptions. Public commenter Simon Ortiz, who submitted a handout with colleague Dr. Hector Gonzalez, said the district’s preliminary budget assumed a 10% decline in enrollment and ADA and questioned that assumption, describing it as overly conservative. Ortiz said the draft assumption would produce a \"$9,900,000 decrease\" in revenue under the model he reviewed and suggested using a higher ADA percentage (about 83.1%) that his analysis projected would produce an $800,000 surplus instead.

The board’s discussion split along caution vs. risk‑taking lines. Some trustees argued for a more optimistic planning assumption — trustees urged using an ADA figure tied to an estimated $31.43 (81%) or as high as $32.60 (83%) to preserve teacher stipends, retain incentives tied to Slate Creek proceeds and avoid cuts. Supporters of the higher assumption said community leaders and a new truancy/referral process could raise attendance and that keeping stipends and incentives would help retain and recruit certified teachers.

Other trustees and the CFO urged caution, citing long‑term fund‑balance shortfalls and TEA pupil‑projection methods (which rely on birth‑rate and census data). The CFO said the state “will pay us based on their estimation for this school year,” and warned that overestimating revenue could force the district to draw down fund balance or make deeper cuts later.

After an initial tied vote on an alternative number, the board approved the planning scenario using the 30.97 figure by majority vote (mover and seconder recorded in the meeting minutes). Board members said staff will continue to monitor registrations and ADA during the summer and present final budget documents and compensation proposals for formal approval at the next business meeting.

Ending: The board directed staff to prepare the budget documents using the chosen scenario and signaled that compensation details and any specified stipend or program changes will be presented for a formal vote in the subsequent meeting packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Uvalde CISD - Special Meeting - July 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","After a multi‑hour budget workshop and public comment, the Uvalde CISD board directed staff to plan the 2025–26 budget using the scenario with an estimate of 30.97 (scenario label in packet) after trustees debated attendance assumptions, potential stipend cuts and use of Slate Creek proceeds.","taxTitle","UVALDE CISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",60057,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6164243,"Uvalde CISD trustees appoint Erica Munoz to fill at‑large unexpired term after candidate interviews",7648,152000,7800000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5429318-163c227a60fd428901d57284d66e76ea&start=152&end=7800","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5429318-163c227a60fd428901d57284d66e76ea/thumbnail_152000.jpg","/articles/6164243/Texas/Uvalde-CISD-trustees-appoint-Erica-Munoz-to-fill-atlarge-unexpired-term-after-candidate-interviews","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164243-5add0aa1d5a2e00fbd224d7ca03295b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1773569910&Signature=Pd~SVPRIk7vAaghPDylSkfQ66E4ashjLPU01wlmXabL1NteavuPSg0SFdelb9g~EK8X6aU8UM82~Z~RJ6hZLuRXmn2AZLPs-lDHAxWdiUSw~rbgxuOHbWgP5l5JC10kkJYXwxSUHlxpO7YFwOdmsQ-IoKraAJLqUOAa-1EhsKqPlQNP3oCupyJLOMaP4vMa9WbZijqwCxQsJiWC~8QLOsdiGzD2fbcTnVb3F5w8CXjVa6pXeYCaBJ6Gh3YEAoiB0vRjZsG8SbxD0xCCN7Kwpky-Da8obeTtTB4RrGYY8~c2DFLF38lShXKIe7FcCWOtAZfnWWHI87JT2KEWuqhorUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees on Aug. -- (date not specified) appointed Erica Munoz to fill the at‑large unexpired term until the next scheduled election after conducting Zoom and in‑person interviews with several candidates.

Board members interviewed a slate of applicants during the public meeting, then met in closed session before returning to the dais to act. Trustee Quinones moved to appoint Erica Munoz; Trustee Gonzalez seconded the motion, and the vote carried unanimously, the board announced after the roll call.

The interviews included in‑person and remote appearances by applicants who described their backgrounds and reasons for seeking the seat. Dr. Norma Esparza Carranza identified herself as an educator with more than 30 years’ experience, including 26 years at Uvalde CISD, and said she started an educational consulting business after retirement; she described her long ties to the district and said she wanted to “bring [her] experience and years at Uvalde CISD” to the board. Jennifer Russell, a local business owner, said she wants the district to be “a draw to the community” and emphasized reallocating current resources to improve outcomes. Bridal Ayala Munoz, a CPA and parent of district students, described financial and parental‑engagement priorities. Tina Ann Quintanilla spoke about growing local “grow your own” educator pipelines and campus accessibility improvements. Deliana Romero and other applicants also outlined priorities including academic rigor and parental communication.

Board members thanked all applicants for applying and encouraged those not selected to run in the next election. The newly appointed trustee will be sworn in at the next board meeting (the board said the swearing‑in will occur at the meeting on the 20‑first; the transcript did not specify the calendar date). The board said staff will contact Munoz with next steps and onboarding information.

The appointment followed the board’s stated practice of interviewing candidates to fill the at‑large vacancy; the board told the public it will hold the seat until the next election, when voters will choose a trustee for the position.

Ending: The board completed the appointment and moved on with the evening’s agenda, including adoption of annual board goals and a multi‑hour budget discussion.","After interviewing multiple applicants for an at‑large vacancy, the Uvalde CISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Erica Munoz to the unexpired at‑large term until the next election.","actionData","errors"]

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Uvalde CISD board selects midline budget planning scenario after hours of debate over enrollment, stipends and Slate Creek proceeds

Uvalde CISD trustees appoint Erica Munoz to fill at‑large unexpired term after candidate interviews