McAllen ISD facing $13 million deficit for upcoming school year
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McAllen Independent School District is looking for solutions for a multi-million dollar issue.
The district is reportedly facing a more than $13 million deficit for the upcoming school year.
McAllen ISD Superintendent Dr. Rene Gutierrez says a lack of state funding and a decline in student enrollment are to blame.
"When there is a decline in enrollment there is a loss of revenue, because more students generate more money," Gutierrez said.
The district is projecting a loss of around 500 students next year. Also, some pandemic-era federal funding is coming to an end in September.
Dr. Gutierrez says McAllen ISD used that money to hire about 60 teachers and instructional aids.
The district is hosting a budget workshop on Wednesday, May 29 to work out their budget issues.
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