Resignations Shake EPISD Board Amid Financial Crisis and Budget Cuts

Two trustees of the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), Daniel Call and Valerie Beals, announced their resignations following a board vote to declare financial exigency, which allows for significant budget cuts and layoffs. Call, who has served since 2019, expressed disagreement with the board's direction, while Beals cited family obligations as her reason for leaving. The district is facing a $50 million deficit, prompting the board to approve the termination of 94 employees, which constitutes the largest workforce reduction in the district's history. The remaining board members now face the decision of how to fill these vacancies, either through special elections or appointments until the next election in 2027.

Key Details: • Daniel Call and Valerie Beals resign from EPISD Board of Trustees. • The board declared financial exigency, allowing for drastic budget cuts. • 94 employees, including teachers and administrators, will be terminated. • The district faces a projected $50 million deficit for the current school year. • Remaining board members must decide on filling the vacant trustee positions by 2027.