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Fabens ISD committee reviews 2026'2027 budget as enrollment declines
Summary
Fabens ISD Finance/Athletic Committee heard a budget presentation from Director of Finance Silvia Nunez on June 16, 2026, that highlighted declining enrollment, tax compression, and proposed cuts including a 10% reduction in program intent codes and a 25% reduction in local intent codes.
The Finance and Athletic Committee of the Fabens ISD Board of Trustees reviewed the district's proposed 2026'2027 budget at a workshop on June 16, 2026. Silvia Nunez, the district's Director of Finance, told the committee the budget outlook is affected by declining enrollment and tax compression and that final tax-rate figures remain pending receipt of data from the Central Appraisal District.
Nunez outlined a set of cost-control measures included in the proposed budget: a 10% reduction in program intent codes, a 25% reduction in local intent codes, reductions in stipend amounts and tighter control of stipend payouts, assignment of substitute budgets to individual campuses, and the decision that non-UIL travel will no longer be covered by the district. She also said meal purchases would be reduced districtwide and that requiring quotes has helped lower purchase costs. Nunez said the district is "awaiting final information from the Central Appraisal" and that any tax rate will be considered for approval at a future board meeting. The committee asked questions about travel and other line items; staff provided responses but took no budget votes at this workshop.
