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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Proposes Blocking Flyers from Competing Programs
Under informational item X.C, the administration is proposing to change policy GKDA(LOCAL) to block the distribution of flyers for community programs that ‘conflict with’ programs offered by the district. This would use the district’s communication monopoly to limit parents’ awareness of competing options for camps or enrichment, protecting the district’s own revenue-generating programs.
Response
DEFEND PARENT CHOICE: This is a discussion item, not a vote. Email the Board (contact info on district website) before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item X.C, the district should not be in the business of censoring information about community programs to protect its own revenue. Parents deserve to know all their options.’
💰 Impact: Restricting Parent Information
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Undisclosed Personnel Report on Consent Agenda
The consent agenda includes a personnel report for November, but the attachment listing the new hires, resignations, or reassignments is not yet available. These reports can sometimes contain controversial hires, such as for newly created administrative or DEI-related positions.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The attachment for Consent Item IX.C.5 was not available for review. Check the final agenda on the district’s website before the meeting to see who the district is hiring with your tax dollars.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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New Policy Would End Late-Night Votes, Boost Transparency
The Board will vote on policy BE(LOCAL) to set a 10:30 p.m. end time for meetings and, crucially, move scheduled executive (closed) sessions to the end of the agenda. This change ensures public business is conducted in the open before trustees go behind closed doors, respecting the time of parents and taxpayers who show up to watch.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to the meeting to support Item IX.B.3. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Please vote YES on policy BE(LOCAL). Moving executive sessions to the end of the meeting is a critical step for transparency and accountability.’
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Public Access
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Earns Clean Financial Audit, Grows Reserves
The district’s annual financial audit for 2025-2026 came back with an ‘unmodified opinion,’ the highest level of assurance. The report shows no significant deficiencies or noncompliance, and the district’s general fund reserves grew to 22.5% of operating expenditures, a sign of strong financial health.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for their strong financial stewardship demonstrated in Item IX.B.1. Publicly recognizing good fiscal management encourages it to continue.
✅ Why It Matters: Strong Financial Stewardship
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Consider Naming Rights to Raise Private Funds
The Board will vote on a new policy, CW(LOCAL), to allow the district to sell naming rights for facilities to corporate partners or major donors. This creates a new revenue stream from private sources, which can help fund projects without increasing the burden on local property taxpayers.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT SMART FUNDING: Email the Board (contact info on district website) to support Item IX.B.2. This is a creative way to fund our schools without raising property taxes.
✅ Why It Matters: Reduced Taxpayer Burden
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