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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Pre-Spend $21M from Future, Unapproved Bonds
The board is voting on a “reimbursement resolution” for $21 million. This allows the district to spend money now on capital projects and pay itself back later from a future bond election, effectively pre-committing taxpayer debt before voters have a say.
Response
Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item X.A, a reimbursement resolution pre-spends money from a bond voters haven’t approved yet. Do not commit future taxpayer debt to current projects without explicit voter approval. Vote NO on the $21M reimbursement resolution.’
💰 Impact: $21M Pre-Committed Debt
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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District to Participate in Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Group
The board is appointing a delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. TASB is an organization that uses local tax dollars to lobby the state legislature, often against policies that would lower property taxes or increase parental rights.
Response
Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item X.D, TASB uses our tax dollars to lobby against taxpayer interests in Austin. I urge the board to reconsider its membership and participation in TASB and to vote NO on sending a delegate.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Architect Contract for Arts Center Jumps by $705,068
The board is voting to increase the architect’s fee for the new Visual and Performing Arts Center by $705,068, bringing the total to over $6.29 million. This is due to the project’s estimated construction cost growing by nearly $10 million, from $65M to almost $75M.
Response
Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item X.B, why has the estimated cost of the arts center increased by $10 million, triggering a $705,068 fee increase for the architect? Taxpayers expect better cost control on major projects. Vote NO until a clear explanation for the budget increase is provided.’
💰 Impact: $705,068 Cost Increase
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Secures Taxpayer Protections from Corporate Tax Loophole
The board is renewing a “Payment in Lieu of Taxes” (PILOT) agreement with Cheniere Energy. This smart agreement ensures that if the company uses a federal Foreign-Trade Zone to exempt its property from local taxes, it must still pay the district an amount equal to the taxes owed, protecting the local tax base.
How to Secure It
Show up to thank the Board for protecting the taxpayer. Email the Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website): ‘Thank you for approving Item X.C and renewing the PILOT agreement with Cheniere. This is exactly the kind of proactive financial stewardship we need to protect the tax base.’
✅ Why It Matters: Tax Base Protected
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