Weslaco ISD warns enrollment dip could trigger staff reductions; trustees request campus‑level breakdowns

Feb 17, 2026

Superintendent told the board enrollment fell from 16,305 to 16,028—down 277 students—meaning the district could be overstaffed by ~11 teachers if numbers hold; trustees requested campus‑by‑campus counts and salary impact estimates before any reductions.

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Superintendent Richard Rivera told trustees the district’s enrollment at the same reporting date declined from 16,305 to 16,028 students, a decrease of 277 students that could require reducing staff through attrition.

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