District staff told trustees the district''s unofficial College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) results are high: a district-wide 95% CCMR and individual high school results above 90% amid the state's move to raise CCMR thresholds under HB3.
United ISD received a 92/100 FIRST score for the 2022–23 reporting period and an unmodified (clean) audit opinion for the year ended Aug. 31, 2024. Finance staff and the independent auditor reviewed accounting adjustments, days of cash and the district''s plan for reserves.
At a Jan. 14 workshop United ISD CFO Bridal Benavides said the 89th Texas Legislature will shape next biennium funding, highlighting vouchers, basic-allotment increases, special education proposals and efforts to index funding for inflation. District will monitor bills and update trustees.
Board members at a Jan. 14 workshop questioned several December disbursement line items, asked about vendor payments and raised concerns about understaffed school nursing and behavioral support; staff said some expenditures (including alleged special-ed purchases) are under review and that the district will provide clarifications in the next packet.
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The United Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to adopt the district's 2025 tax levy resolution totaling $209,397,649.01.
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A trustee questioned timing and details of monthly disbursement reports and suggested a sub-motion to give the superintendent prior-authority for event spending; the superintendent and staff said the authority and reporting are already in place and consent items were approved.
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After closed-session discussion, the United ISD board authorized district counsel to proceed regarding a lawsuit by Potential Holdings LLC challenging school-plats and related right-of-way matters; the authorization followed closed-session review under Texas Government Code sections listed in the record.
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The board approved the appointment of Hector Garcia as principal at Quadris Lincoln Elementary School following a recommendation and voice vote.
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A United High School senior and his father urged the United ISD board to create a funded esports program with equipment, staff and possible academic credit; the comments were made during the public-comment period and no board action was taken.
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District assessment staff told the board United ISD is an A-rated district for 2025, with 17 A-rated campuses, 28 B's and 2 C's across 47 campuses; staff highlighted six consecutive A ratings and a postsecondary distinction unique among large Texas districts.