Nixon-Smiley CISD Board Unanimously Amends 2026–27 Budget

The Nixon-Smiley CISD Board voted on Aug. 31, 2026, to amend the district's 2026–27 budget. Trustee Mark Mendez moved that the board amend the 2026–27 budget "for reasons shown," and Trustee Chris Villasana seconded. "MOTION: M. Mendez seconded by C. Villasana that the Board amend the 2026-27 budget for reasons shown," is recorded as the motion text in the meeting minutes.

President Richard Lott and trustees Bud Box, Lester Warzecha, Mark Mendez, Aly Tschoepe, Jimmy Newman and Chris Villasana voted aye, recording a unanimous approval among those present. The meeting transcript does not detail the specific reasons or line-item changes; the motion references supporting materials presented to the board ('reasons shown') which are not included verbatim in the transcript. The board took no separate public comment on the budget amendment during the meeting.