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Quarterly budget report shows $11.26M shortfall and enrollment drop of about 440 students; donations and community events announced
Summary
Harlandale ISD reported a first-quarter budget deficit of $11.26M, an enrollment decline of approximately 440 students, ongoing capital spending and several community donations including a $56,302 gift and a Spurs-player food-distribution with a $5,000 donation.
District finance staff reported the quarter-ending budget figures and noted enrollment trends that are affecting revenues. For the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2025, the general fund budget shows revenues of $132,333,131 and expenses of $143,594,826, a quarterly deficit of $11,261,000. Staff said the budget was based on an ADA of 10,050 while the first six weeks ADA was 9,893, and that enrollment is approximately 440 students lower than the same time last year.
Mr. Flores presented the investment report showing the district began the quarter with $112,498,174 and ended with $92,860,021.43; the decrease was largely driven by capital project spending and an $8.6 million debt service payment during the quarter. Staff noted approximately $12.5 million was spent on facility improvements during the fiscal year and the district issued $9.9 million in new Series 2024A school building bonds.
Trustees and staff discussed staffing levels, attrition and service preservation. A district leader said the district intentionally retained services such as CARE/ CIS and social workers despite budget pressures, and noted about $1 million was spent on insurance coverage rather than passing costs to employees.
Mr. Flores also reported donations: a $2,500 gift from Sky Roofing to support the San Antonio Reading Challenge and a $56,302 donation routed through the San Antonio Area Foundation / Harvey Najem and the Harlando Education Foundation. He announced a community food-distribution event next week at Morrow featuring Spurs player Darren Fox and a $5,000 monetary donation to support the distribution.
Board members asked for continued monitoring and longer-term planning; staff said they will work with campus leadership and meet with cabinet to plan five-year financial scenarios and staffing models.
The board took no new fiscal action at the meeting but will continue monitoring budget, enrollment and capital spending in upcoming sessions.
