Two public commenters and multiple trustees used Wednesday's United ISD meeting to press the district for greater transparency about a June 18 budget amendment and monthly disbursement records.

At the public-comment podium, Patricia Mayers — who the district previously banned from district property and who submitted written comments — said the amendment was presented with "0 transfer transparency," no dollar amounts and no department breakdown. "Where are the exhibits? Where is the list of account codes?" Mayers asked. "If these amendments are truly routine, then why not show them? They're insignificant and transparency cost you nothing."

A trustee asked finance staff to explain how the amendment would affect district operations. A finance presenter said the amendment largely recognizes interest earned on maintenance tax note funds that the district places in interest-bearing accounts after earlier financings. "All we're doing is recognizing the interest that we're earning," the presenter said, and characterized the recognized interest as "revenue." The presenter said one maintenance tax note fund (the 2022 issuance) had earned $18,510 from the start of the fiscal year to date; other funds from 2023 and 2024 remain active and available balances reflect work still in progress.

The finance presenter described the intended use of that interest: the funds will be applied to previously board-approved projects financed by the notes, such as playground repairs at about six schools, furniture, computers and other infrastructure. "As the bid comes in, if it's a little higher ... we're going to apply this interest to it," the presenter said, adding the interest allows the district to expand projects already approved when the financing was adopted.

Trustees asked for documentation showing the original list of financed items, amended budgets and expenditures to date. The finance presenter said the district's financial advisers prepared a plan of finance and the administration can provide a crosswalk showing what was originally approved, what has been spent and remaining balances; staff agreed to provide that information in the Friday packet.

Separately, a public commenter (Letty Fuentes) asked for details about a proposed relocation of the North Transportation Complex to a 15-acre site and requested a superintendent-led presentation showing justification, projected total costs, zoning restrictions and funding sources. Trustees did not take immediate action on the relocation request but heard the public's demand for additional transparency.

The board approved the consent agenda with the exception of Item H (student code of conduct), and the meeting record shows the budget amendment item proceeded to approval as part of the consent items after trustees discussed and received the finance explanation.