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📍 Drive to GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
District Fails State Metric on Budget Accuracy
📅 October 19, 2026
While the district earned a ‘Superior’ financial rating overall, it lost all 10 points on budget accuracy. For two of the last three years, actual revenues significantly exceeded budgeted amounts, with a three-year average variance of 12.37%. This pattern of under-budgeting revenue can obscure the true financial picture from taxpayers during tax rate discussions and lead to less disciplined spending of surplus funds.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info) regarding Item III: ‘Why has the district consistently underestimated revenue by over 12% on average for three years? What steps are being taken to provide taxpayers with more accurate budget projections in the future?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Budget Transparency
✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Major Win (LEVEL 8)
District Earns ‘Superior’ State Financial Rating
📅 October 19, 2026
The district earned a score of 90 out of 100 on the state’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), achieving a ‘Superior’ rating. This indicates strong overall financial management, solvency, and compliance with state law, which helps protect taxpayer dollars.
How to Lock It In

AMPLIFY THE WIN: Attend the public hearing on Item III to thank the board and district staff for their strong financial stewardship that resulted in a ‘Superior’ state rating. This positive public feedback encourages continued fiscal responsibility.

✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Protection
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