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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DENVER CITY ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Blank Check Budget Amendment
Item V.A.7 asks the board to approve a ‘Budget Amendment’ with zero supporting documentation or explanation. This prevents the public from knowing what money is being moved, where it’s going, or why the change is necessary.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the details of the Budget Amendment in Item V.A.7 to be posted online before the meeting. Taxpayers deserve to see what is being changed in the budget they fund.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Vague ‘DAC’ Contract Renewal
The board plans to vote on renewing a contract with an entity identified only as ‘DAC.’ The agenda provides no information about the services rendered, the cost to taxpayers, or the terms of the agreement, preventing any public oversight.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item V.A.3, who is DAC, what services do they provide, and what is the total cost of this contract renewal? This information must be public before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Paying Down Debt Early
Minutes from the August 24th meeting, up for approval, show the board adopted a plan to pay down existing bond debt ahead of schedule. By using a ‘defeasance’ strategy, the district aims to reduce future interest costs, saving taxpayers money in the long run.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Attend the meeting and thank the board during public comment for their fiscally responsible decision to pay down debt early, as noted in the August 24th minutes being approved under Item IV.A. Ask them to make this a regular practice.
✅ Why It Matters: Future Interest Savings
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