Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: COLORADO ISD – Sunday, September 20, 2026 [d5e7cd40]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming COLORADO ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Requires Verification

Vague ‘Financial Workshop’ with Outside Consultant

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is holding a “Financial Workshop” with an outside consultant, Joey Dawson of Live Oak. These workshops are often where plans for future tax increases or new debt are first introduced without public scrutiny or a formal vote.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Colorado ISD board (see the district website for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 3, the Financial Workshop, please make the presentation materials from Live Oak public before the meeting. What specific financial topics will be discussed?’

💰 Impact: Future Tax Increases / Debt

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Requires Verification

Undisclosed ‘LSG Update’ with Leadership Consultant

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is holding a workshop with an outside consultant, Dave Plymale of ‘Inspire Leadership,’ for an ‘LSG Update.’ This is likely the ‘Lone Star Governance’ program, which can involve costly, ongoing training with unclear benefits for students or taxpayers.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Colorado ISD board (see the district website for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 4, the LSG Update Workshop, what is the cost of the contract with Inspire Leadership, and what are the specific deliverables for this workshop?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees

District Info

Address

534 E 11TH ST, COLORADO CITY, TX 79512

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