El Paso ISD Board to Address Vacancies Following Resignations Amid Financial Crisis

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The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) Board of Trustees is set to discuss how to fill two vacant board seats left by resignations from Daniel Call and Valerie Beals. Their departures followed a vote to declare financial exigency due to a significant multi-million dollar deficit. The board previously decided to reduce staff by cutting 54 teaching positions by June 15, aiming to lower the deficit to $4 million. The board has two options for filling the vacancies: holding a costly special election or appointing community members to complete the unexpired terms. This situation highlights the ongoing financial struggles within the district.
Key Details: • Special election could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. • Deadline to cut 54 teacher positions is June 15. • Current deficit aims to be reduced to $4 million.