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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.
Texas / School Districts / UNITED ISD
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.
Texas / School Districts / UNITED ISD
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 staff told trustees United ISD has a 95.66% attendance rate, an enrollment of 39,828 and a shortfall of 687 students from projections; the district set a 1% chronic-absenteeism reduction goal and described multiple campus and community initiatives.
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A member of the public alleged favoritism after learning of three police officers who received overtime payments; trustees were told internal audit plans include a review of police overtime for 2025–26.
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Board members asked finance staff for a detailed breakdown of convocation expenses after seeing vendor charges; accounting staff said year‑end adjusting budget amendments (including TRS on-behalf, workers' comp and accrued wages) will be presented and are required by accounting standards.
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Athletic director Bobby Cruz outlined UIL limits on adding sports, rising costs for new programs, logistical challenges (fields, lights, coaches) and recommended studying phased facility upgrades and funding options including bonds and maintenance tax notes.
Texas / School Districts / UNITED ISD
The board postponed action on RFP 030‑2025 for milk products after a vendor representing DFA/Hygiea raised concerns about the award recommendation and asked the board to reconsider; trustees asked staff to provide vendor performance documentation and moved the item to the next meeting.
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A parent described the district’s grievance process as dismissive and lacking transparency, urging trustees to ensure investigations are impartial, compassionate and produce accountability for student safety and fairness.