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Federal grant hold threatens district positions briefly; U.S. Dept. of Education releases funds July 28
Summary
WESLACO ISD told trustees several federal grant streams were briefly frozen in late June, causing concern for grant-funded jobs; ACE funds were released July 21 and remaining federal funds were released July 28 after TEA was notified by ED.
District officials told trustees July 28 that the U.S. Department of Education briefly froze several federal grant awards — including migrant education, Title II, Title III, Title IV and ACE — in late June, creating anxiety among staff holding grant-funded positions. Presenters said ACE funds were released July 21 and the Department of Education notified TEA on July 25 that the remaining funds would be released July 28. The administration said paperwork for state and federal grants is being reviewed and that some grant-funded positions may not be sustainable next year unless funding resumes.
Board members described fielding calls from concerned employees during the funding freeze and thanked district staff and the superintendent for working to support affected employees. Trustees discussed possible contingency plans and encouraged staff to assist grant-funded employees who can move toward permanent certification. The board did not adopt any specific personnel actions at the workshop; administration said it would continue to monitor federal guidance and report back to trustees.
