The Big Bend Sentinel reports that Marfa ISD is facing a dire financial situation as school board trustees met this week to discuss the preliminary budget for the 2024-25 school year. With an anticipated deficit of over $1 million, largely due to escalating recapture payments, the district’s financial stability is in jeopardy. Interim Superintendent Arturo Alferez and Chief Financial Officer Rosela Rivera outlined the challenges and potential cost-saving measures needed to address the budget shortfall. For detailed coverage of the budget discussions and their implications, read the full story here.
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