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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming UNITED ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Projects $21.7 Million Budget Deficit
The district’s own monthly finance report projects an end-of-year general fund deficit of $21,698,292. This is over $6.3 million worse than the budgeted deficit, driven primarily by a projected $14.4 million overrun in health insurance costs.
Response
DEMAND A PLAN: This is an informational item, but it’s a major red flag. Contact the Board (see district website for emails): ‘The finance report under Item IV.C projects a $21.7M deficit. What is the administration’s plan to control spending and prevent this from leading to a future tax hike?’
💰 Impact: $21.7M Projected Deficit
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Moves to Slow Public Information Requests
Under Item V.D, the Board will discuss a resolution to designate 10 specific days during the winter and spring breaks as ‘nonbusiness days.’ This is a legal maneuver allowed by state law that has the direct effect of delaying the district’s legal deadline to respond to Texas Public Information Act requests from parents and taxpayers.
Response
PROTECT TRANSPARENCY: This is for discussion, with a vote expected at the next regular meeting. Contact the Board (see district website for emails): ‘Vote NO on the resolution in Item V.D. The public’s right to know should not be slowed down for administrative convenience.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Report Shows Hundreds of Teachers Lack Required Certifications
The district’s Bilingual Program Evaluation reveals that United ISD has filed state waivers for 197 teachers who lack the required bilingual certification and 48 teachers who lack ESL certification. With 38.5% of the district’s students identified as Emergent Bilinguals, this raises serious questions about instructional quality and compliance.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: This is an informational report (Item IV.B). Contact the Board (see district website for emails): ‘The district is relying on waivers for 245 teachers. What is the concrete plan and timeline to get these teachers fully certified to serve our students?’
💰 Impact: Instructional Quality Concerns
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Creative Services’ and ‘Professional Services’ Contracts
Item V.B lists several contracts for discussion, including ‘District Wide Creative Services, Custom Apparel Production, Event Planning’ and ‘Instructional and Business Based… Professional Services’. The agenda provides no information on the selected vendors or the cost to taxpayers, obscuring potential consultant creep or wasteful spending.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item V.B. Contact the Board before the next meeting’s vote: ‘The public deserves to see the vendors and dollar amounts for all bids, especially vague items like RFP 2026-023 and RFPC 021-2025, before you approve them.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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