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Superintendent warns enrollment losses could cost Sweetwater ISD $7,000 per student and prompt staff reductions
Summary
Superintendent Reggy Spencer told trustees the district has lost students since this time last year and said each lost student represents roughly $7,000 in funding; he warned difficult budget decisions, including reducing staff, may be needed.
Superintendent Reggy Spencer reported to the board that district enrollment has declined compared with the same time last year and that, at the district's per-pupil funding level, "for every student lost it is $7,000 per student." He said those losses could force difficult budget decisions, including potential staff reductions.
Spencer also reminded trustees he would meet with Texas Education Agency representatives on Mar. 3 and noted the district was about six weeks away from statewide testing. The minutes record his budgetary warning but do not show specific staff actions or timelines; any personnel changes would require future agenda items and, where required, compliance with Texas Open Meetings and personnel procedures.
