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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Budget Amendment Hides Student Enrollment Drop
Buried in the Consent Agenda, Item X.C.1 amends the budget due to an ‘unanticipated drop in enrollment’ and a resulting ‘reduction in revenue.’ Placing this critical update on the consent agenda means it will likely pass without public discussion, masking a key indicator of the district’s health.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees. ‘Pull Consent Item X.C.1 for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayers deserve to know why enrollment is dropping and the full financial impact on the district.’
💰 Impact: Reduced State Funding
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting on Item X.B.2, a revision to student transfer and admission policies. While meeting minutes suggest the goal is to increase resident enrollment, the specific text of the policy changes was not available for analysis and requires manual review to ensure it truly expands, not restricts, school choice for families.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item X.B.2 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether the policy changes expand or restrict school choice for resident families.
💰 Impact: Potential Impact on School Choice
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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New Initiatives to Generate Non-Tax Revenue
The administration is actively pursuing new revenue sources to reduce the burden on property taxpayers, as detailed in Items XI.B and XI.C. Initiatives include corporate sponsorships, facility naming rights for major donors, and digital advertising, which could provide significant funding for the district outside of traditional taxes.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Email the Board to support the creative revenue strategies in Items XI.B and XI.C. Ask them to ensure all partnerships align with community values and directly benefit students and taxpayers.
✅ Why It Matters: Reduced Taxpayer Burden
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Earns Highest State Rating for Financial Management
The district has received an ‘A = Superior Achievement’ rating from the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). The district scored 96 out of 100, an improvement from last year, and has received the highest possible rating every year since the program began.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board of Trustees to thank them for their strong financial stewardship. Public recognition encourages them to maintain this high standard of fiscal responsibility. (Contact info on the district website).
✅ Why It Matters: Strong Financial Management
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| Win (LEVEL 4) |
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Community Partnership Funds New Outdoor Learning Center
The Grapevine Elementary PTA is donating an outdoor learning center valued at $23,622.50. This project is funded entirely by the PTA and will be built by volunteers, representing a positive community partnership that enhances school facilities at no cost to the taxpayer.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board to thank them for approving the donation in Item X.B.1 and for fostering strong partnerships with community groups like the PTA.
✅ Why It Matters: No Cost to Taxpayers
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| Win (LEVEL 3) |
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Board Diversifies Investments to Increase Yield
In Item X.B.3, the board is approving ‘Texas Connect’ as an additional investment option for district funds. This is a prudent financial move to diversify the district’s portfolio and seek higher, safe returns on taxpayer money, consistent with state law.
How to Lock It In
ACKNOWLEDGE GOOD STEWARDSHIP: Send a brief email to the Board of Trustees acknowledging their work on Item X.B.3 to maximize the return on taxpayer funds.
✅ Why It Matters: Higher Investment Returns
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