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Board hears Finance 101 workshop; TEA software delays and enrollment issues discussed
Summary
District staff led a Finance 101 workshop. Elizabeth Perez said the final 2024–25 budget was presented in February 2026 due to TEA software issues; trustees discussed enrollment declines, a discontinued ROTC program, and confirmed transportation will be provided for SEHS students attending UTEP.
San Elizario ISD trustees received a Finance 101 budget workshop on July 29 led by Ms. Elizabeth Perez. Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez provided introductory remarks and Trustee Eduardo Chavez explained the board's motivation for the refresher session.
Ms. Perez said, "The final budget for School Year 24-25 was presented on February 2026, but it usually happens in November," and attributed the delay to Texas Education Agency (TEA) software issues that affected the district’s reporting schedule. Dr. Jeannie Meza-Chavez told trustees the final budget for School Year 25–26 will be presented in November 2026.
Trustees and staff discussed enrollment declines and reasons families withdraw. Mr. Josue Palomino asked about causes for student withdrawals; Dr. Meza-Chavez said reasons include community members relocating and unsatisfactory customer service. Ms. Laura Silva reported one student withdrew from San Elizario High School after the school's ROTC program was discontinued. To assist students attending nearby higher-education courses, Dr. Meza-Chavez stated the district "will provide the necessary student transportation to UTEP." Trustee Lorenzo Luevano suggested creating a district foundation and surveying returning students and parents about their decisions to return to the district.
The presentation did not include a line-item final budget amount in the segments provided; Ms. Perez noted the previous year’s final budget presentation date and attributed timing changes to TEA software delays.
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