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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CHAPEL HILL ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Issue $791,000 in Debt Without Voter Approval
The board will vote on issuing a $791,000 ‘Maintenance Tax Note’ to pay for maintenance expenses, including new buses. This type of debt does not require voter approval, borrowing against future tax revenues and obligating taxpayers to repay it with interest over the next decade.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Tuesday and sign up for public comment. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Item 13.A is debt that bypasses the voters. Put this on the ballot or vote NO.’
💰 Impact: $791,000 (No Voter Approval)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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$2.4M Budget Deficit Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve budget amendments via the consent agenda, which is typically for non-controversial items. The attached documents reveal these amendments result in a net operating deficit of over $2.4 million, burying a significant financial issue where it is unlikely to receive public discussion.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘I demand Consent Item 12.B be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know why the district is running a $2.4M deficit.’
💰 Impact: $2.4M Budget Deficit
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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‘Holistic Well-Being’ Program Lacks Transparency
The agenda includes an informational item on a ‘Holistic Well-Being Report,’ but the report itself is not attached. Related district documents mention a new grant-funded Licensed Professional Counselor and a partnership for ‘Safe & Supported Schools,’ which can be channels for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or other ideological programs without parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding Item 16.A, please publish the full ‘Holistic Well-Being Report’ and detail the curriculum, data collection, and parental opt-out rights associated with this program and its grant funding.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Details
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Vague University Agreement on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Grand Canyon University on the consent agenda. The actual agreement is not provided, only a blank template, preventing public review of potential costs, data-sharing, or other long-term commitments.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 12.A in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the actual MOU. Contact the Board: ‘Pull Item 12.A from the consent agenda. The public deserves to see the terms of the Grand Canyon University agreement before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Partnership Terms
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will vote to approve the ‘Acquisition of New Buses,’ but the attachment detailing the purchase is a blank form. The cost and number of buses are not disclosed, even though the district is simultaneously taking on new debt in Item 13.A specifically for this purpose.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 13.C in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the cost. Contact the Board: ‘What is the total cost for the new buses in Item 13.C, and is this purchase being funded by the new debt issued in Item 13.A?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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