The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) has been recognized for its exemplary financial practices, earning accolades from both state and international organizations. According to El Paso ISD, the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) honored EPISD with the Award of Excellence in Financial Management. This award acknowledges the district's adherence to professional standards and its implementation of best practices in financial reporting.
TASBO's strict criteria required EPISD to provide comprehensive documentation across several financial areas, which a TASBO accounting subcommittee subsequently reviewed. The recognition from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) for the third consecutive year also underscores the district's expertise. EPISD received the Meritorious Budget Award, which "promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation," as per El Paso ISD.
Apart from these accolades, EPISD's Procurement & School Resources Department has been awarded the Award of Merit for Purchasing Operations (AOM) by TASBO, signifying the district's commitment to maintaining high standards in the procurement of goods and services that contribute to student learning. Martha Aguirre, El Paso ISD’s Chief Financial Officer, said in the same release, "These recognitions are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Business Services team, whose efforts ensure that we remain transparent, efficient, and responsible with taxpayer dollars," as obtained by El Paso ISD.
As El Paso ISD forges ahead with its budget development for the 2025-2026 school year, it reflects on the financial reshaping the district has undergone. Despite reducing central office positions by 120 over the past two years, estimated to save about $5.5 million, the district has strategically managed to avoid layoffs. "El Paso ISD remains committed to balancing fiscal responsibility with student success," Aguirre noted, as per El Paso ISD, highlighting the district's reduction of their projected deficit by $14.6 million through the Destination District Redesign process.
