UISD receives TEA's highest fiscal accolade for eighth consecutive year

United Independent School District (UISD) is once again proud to receive its' eighth-consecutive award of "Superior Achievement" by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) under the First Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2009-10 school year. The rating, which is the state agency's highest honor, is given to Texas public school districts, who are accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and resources. UISD has continued to receive this coveted honor since the inception of the program in 2001-02.

"I would like to congratulate our Business/Finance Department for garnering this outstanding achievement for the eighth-consecutive time," said UISD Superintendent Roberto J. Santos. "This award reflects how UISD understands the importance of fiscal accountability to our tax payers. It reflects the steps we take to achieve the most cost effective and efficient results, as we provide all of our students with a quality, first rate educational program they deserve," added Santos.
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance Laida P. Benavides agreed, adding that ensuring "a sound financial position for UISD, that is accountable to the taxpayers, and the community at large, will always be our goal."

The FIRST program mandates that school districts hold a public meeting to distribute a financial management report which explains the District's rating and its performance under each of the FIRST fiscal indicators for the current and prior school year. A presentation on this was made on October 20, at the Student Activity Complex (see board agenda hyperlink at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicMeetingMaterials.aspx?ak=240903&mk=50013472).

For more information about the District's FIRST "Superior Achievement" rating, contact the Business and Finance Department main number at (956) 473-6222.