Edinburg CISD reports continued enrollment decline, reviews academic performance and approves personnel actions
Editor’s Note: The Feb. 10, 2026 meeting of the ECISD School Board covered a large number of topics with many details. We have opted to write multiple stories about the meeting in order to provide as much detail and information as possible to our readers. This is the second story about this meeting. You can see the first story here.
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Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees reviewed updated enrollment figures, examined districtwide academic performance data and approved multiple personnel and governance items during its Feb. 10 meeting.
Discussion and action related to Senate Bill 11 were previously reported and are not included in this coverage.
Enrollment update
Freddy Martinez presented the district’s enrollment report dated Feb. 6, marking the 107th day of the school year .
“As of last Friday, our district enrollment totaled 32,450 students, a decrease of 1,009 students compared to this time last year,” Martinez told trustees .
Elementary enrollment totaled 16,253 students, a decrease of 564 students from the same point last year. Middle school enrollment was reported at 6,508 students, down 122 students. High school enrollment totaled 9,689 students, a decrease of 323 students compared to the same time last year .
Martinez also reported that 101 students have graduated year to date, an increase of 15 since the previous board meeting .
Academic performance report
Assessment Director Joe Garza presented student performance data across grade levels and subjects, comparing district results to regional and state averages .
Sixth-grade math performance prompted discussion among trustees and administrators. Garza said several factors affect sixth-grade math outcomes, including reduced instructional time at the middle school level.
“In elementary it’s 90 minutes of math that they get,” Garza said. “When they come to sixth grade, it’s 49 minutes” .
He also cited differences in curriculum structure and instructional routines between elementary and middle school as contributing factors .
Garza said the district has implemented targeted interventions for certain student groups by adding a second math period, providing an additional 39 minutes of instruction, and continuing after-school tutorials .
Board members discussed the possibility of expanding math instructional time at the middle school level and reviewing master schedules to increase minutes dedicated to math .
In seventh-grade reading, the district reported 72% in the approaches category, compared to 73% regionally and 74% statewide. In seventh-grade math, the district reported 54% in approaches, compared to 55% regionally and 52% statewide .
Eighth-grade results were also reviewed, including the impact of English I scores being reported at the high school level in certain reports .
At the high school level, English I approaches were reported at 60%, compared to 62% regionally and 66% statewide. In Algebra I, the district reported 75% in approaches, compared to 78% regionally and 76% statewide .
Garza concluded by describing the report as “just a wrap up of all the hard work,” adding that staff members are “doing their best” to support student achievement .
Public comments
In addition to previously reported comments regarding Senate Bill 11, several speakers addressed other district matters.
Marcia Gonzalez, president of the Edinburg AFT Local Union 6583, raised concerns about the district’s Teacher Incentive Allotment distribution. She said the application for the 2025-26 school year indicates “90% for teachers” and “10% maximum to stay with the district,” and questioned why principals were provided different information .
Gonzalez also urged the district to review job qualifications, eliminate duplicate positions and evaluate salary structures as cost-saving measures .
Leticia Quintanilla, an AFT board member, addressed the board regarding Level III employee grievances. She requested that employees be allowed to present brief verbal statements in closed session rather than being limited to written submissions.
“A Level Three grievance represents the final step in the grievance process,” Quintanilla said, adding that allowing a short verbal presentation “would promote fairness” and ensure the board has a complete understanding before rendering a decision .
Another speaker, Linda Gonzalez, addressed the board on behalf of a parents’ group advocating for a campus principal, describing the school as “his home away from home” and citing his connection to the campus community .
Board actions
Trustees approved multiple consent and action agenda items, including curriculum renewals, interactive digital panel purchases, travel agency services and the purchase of educational reading progress software .
The board also approved guidelines for the Citizen Advisory Committee, excluding one item during discussion, and approved a hold harmless agreement between the city and the district .
During executive session, trustees approved the employment of a principal for Avila Elementary School and the employment of a professional applicant discussed in closed session, subject to assignment and contract terms .
The board considered several Level III employee grievances. In multiple cases, trustees took no action and directed administration to issue notices in accordance with board policy. In one case, the board voted to remand the grievance to Level II for further review .
Location and public comment sign-up
Members of the public may access the meeting online at https://www.ecisd.us. Members of the public must be present to sign in for public comments between 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The next ECISD Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, unless the district make changes to the planned meeting.
Source — Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District.