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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CROSBY ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board Approves Final Payment on $4.3M Debt Project
The board is accepting the ‘LoanStar project’ and making a final payment of $382,222.65 to E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc. This is part of a $4.3 million project funded through a SECO LoanSTAR loan, a form of debt taken on without direct voter approval. The loan is paid back from the General Fund with principal and interest, using ‘realized savings’ that may not materialize, leaving taxpayers to cover any shortfall.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Crosby ISD board and demand Item IX.E be discussed fully. Ask: ‘How much in principal and interest will taxpayers pay over the life of this $4.3M LoanStar debt, and what is the plan if the projected utility savings don’t cover the payments?’
💰 Impact: $4.3M (No Voter Approval)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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Final Payment on Second Multi-Million Dollar Debt Project
The board is approving a final payment of $210,604.95 on a $3.9 million ‘Cool Chillers project.’ Like the LoanStar program, this project was funded through a SECO loan that bypasses voters. This represents another multi-million dollar debt obligation that taxpayers are responsible for repaying through the General Fund, based on projected energy savings.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the Crosby ISD board regarding Item IX.I. Ask: ‘What is the total debt service for the Cool Chillers loan? Taxpayers deserve to know the full cost of these projects that were not put on a ballot.’
💰 Impact: $3.9M (No Voter Approval)
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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District Hires Manager for Bond Voters Haven’t Approved
The board plans to award a contract to Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. to manage its ‘2026 Bond Program.’ However, the agenda admits this bond program is entirely dependent on whether voters approve it in the November 3, 2026 election. This action spends resources and commits the district to a vendor before taxpayers have had their say.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Crosby ISD board (see official agenda for contact info) and ask: ‘Regarding Item IX.D, why are we awarding a contract for a bond program that voters have not yet approved? This vote should be postponed until after the November 3rd election results are certified.’
💰 Impact: Pre-spending on unapproved bond
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Earns Top State Rating for Financial Management
Crosby ISD is holding a public hearing to discuss its ‘A’ rating for ‘Superior Achievement’ on the state’s School FIRST financial accountability system. This is the highest possible rating and indicates the district is performing well in its management of taxpayer dollars.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up or email the board to thank them for their sound financial management, as noted in Agenda Item VI.A. Ask them to make this ‘A’ rating the standard for all future budgets.
✅ Why It Matters: Good Stewardship
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