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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Major Budget Changes Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve final budget amendments via the consent agenda, hiding major financial shifts. These include an unexplained $7 million revenue source for Premier High Schools, a $1.65 million (over 1000%) increase in ‘Extracurricular Activities,’ and a $510,555 increase in debt service payments for Texas College Preparatory Academies. This process avoids public discussion on significant changes to how taxpayer money is spent.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email publiccomment@responsiveed.com and demand that ‘Consent Item C.1’ be pulled for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Ask the board to publicly explain the source of the $7 million in ‘Other Gains & Revenue’ and the reason for the $1.65 million increase in extracurricular spending.
💰 Impact: $7M Unexplained Revenue
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Charter Expansion Plan Lacks Public Details
The board is voting to approve multiple requests to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a major expansion in 2027-2029. However, the agenda provides no details on the growth analysis plan, the financial impact, or which state rules (TAC 19) the district wants waived to achieve this expansion. This prevents public scrutiny of a significant taxpayer-funded growth plan.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email publiccomment@responsiveed.com before the meeting. Ask for the ‘Expansion Amendment requests’ (Item C.3), ‘growth analysis plan’ (Item C.5), and list of ‘TAC 19 waivers’ (Item C.6) to be posted publicly before any vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Expansion Costs
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vote on Annual Audit Without Public Disclosure
The board is scheduled to approve the 2025-2026 Annual Financial and Compliance Report (Audit). This is a critical document for taxpayer accountability, but it has not been made public with the agenda, preventing any independent review before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email publiccomment@responsiveed.com and ask that the vote on ‘Separate Item D.1’, the Annual Audit, be postponed until the full report is published for public review on the district’s website.
💰 Impact: Hidden Financial Risks
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Agreements on Consent Agenda
The consent agenda includes approval for a ‘new CMO/EMO agreement’ (Item C.2) and a ‘Campus Transfer Agreement’ (Item C.4). No details or copies of these agreements are provided, preventing the public from understanding the financial terms or operational changes involved.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for items C.2 and C.4 to confirm whether they contain hidden costs or policy changes. Email publiccomment@responsiveed.com to request these agreements be made public.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Terms
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