Alpine Independent School District is calling on families to complete outstanding lunch applications, a critical step in securing essential state funding for the district. In an announcement made 20 hours ago, the district revealed that 290 students, representing 33% of the student population, currently have incomplete meal applications.
The financial stakes are significant. According to the district, if just 20% of these incomplete applications are submitted and qualify, Alpine ISD could see an increase in funding by more than $60,000. If 50% are completed and qualify, the increase could surge to over $150,000.
Alpine ISD is among the most underfunded districts in Texas, ranking in the bottom 2% statewide. “It’s imperative that we do everything we can locally to maximize our funding,” the district emphasized in its message to parents and guardians.
Families are encouraged to ask their children tonight if they received a letter about the incomplete application. The district asks for the application to be completed and returned to the respective campuses in the provided envelope by Thursday, October 24th.
Alpine ISD thanks all families in advance for their cooperation in helping to maximize resources crucial for supporting their children’s educational needs.
