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Superintendent reports sliding enrollment, stronger attendance (ADA) and fund-balance plans
Summary
Superintendent Richard Rivera told the board the district's enrollment is down compared with last year, attendance-driven funding held above budget due to higher ADA and the district has identified facility and equipment projects it may fund from reserves while preparing a cautious 2025'26 budget amid voucher and virtual-school risks.
WESLACO, Texas — Superintendent Richard Rivera gave a wide-ranging report on enrollment, average daily attendance (ADA), fund balance and planned projects, telling trustees the district is watching emerging policy changes that could affect next year's enrollment.
Rivera said district enrollment was down "compared to last year, we're at a minus 107. So this concerns me," and noted the legislature and proposals such as vouchers and statewide virtual enrollment could change the district's revenue picture. He said the district is studying transfers and potential…
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