MFISD to remedy budget woes with federal funds

  • Average daily attendance is an important factor in school funding in Texas. Marble Falls ISD has experienced a decline since the pandemic. Contributed
    Average daily attendance is an important factor in school funding in Texas. Marble Falls ISD has experienced a decline since the pandemic. Contributed
A significant drop in average daily student attendance at Marble Falls Independent School District has created a potential deficit in the budget for this year and next. MFISD Finance Director Melissa Lafferty presented updated numbers and projections to the board at a special meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12. “We were looking pretty good in 2019-20 before COVID,” Lafferty said. “We’re down about…

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