July 20, 2026 Board Recap

In December 2025, two petitioners approached the Prosper ISD Board of Trustees to pursue the annexation of approximately 220 acres of Windsong Ranch, an area currently within Denton ISD's boundaries. The Board voted to approve the petition, advancing the matter for state-level review; it is now pending determination before the Texas Education Agency.

This month, the Board considered a separate proposal to pay up to $65,000 in attorneys' fees for legal services related to the Windsong Ranch Chapter 13 detachment and annexation matter. That proposal failed on a 3-3-1 vote.

Background

Two petitioners brought the annexation request to the Prosper ISD Board in December 2025. The Denton ISD Board of Trustees unanimously rejected the same petition at its December 9, 2025, meeting. Prosper ISD's approval was only the first step in the process, not a final decision. The petitioners then appealed to the Texas Education Agency, which will make the ultimate determination. If approved, the annexation could take effect as early as late 2026.

The proposed annexation would formalize the district's relationship with Windsong Ranch residents whose children already attend Prosper ISD schools despite being zoned for Denton ISD. Students in this area have attended Prosper ISD since 2014 under a unique enrollment agreement, even though residents currently pay taxes to Denton ISD. That arrangement stems from an agreement between the developer and the district, under which 0.3% of every home sale in Windsong Ranch is donated to the Prosper Education Foundation.

10.A. Consideration and possible action to endorse a candidate to fill a position for the TASB Board of Directors
This item was removed from the agenda.

Pictured: Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, Debate Coach Josh Smith, Sreekar Chalamalasetty, Gavin Hernandez Pinos, Alwin John Senthilkumar Vijayakumari, Assistant Principal Kelvin Newsome and Executive Director of Student Engagement Dr. Valerie Little.

Prosper ISD recognized students who earned the Eagle Scout rank this school year — the highest achievement in Scouts BSA, attained by only four percent of Scouts since 1911. This extraordinary accomplishment reflects the dedication and leadership each of these students brings to their community.

Pictured: Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, Grady McBreen, Principal Paige Trujillo.

Pictured: Acting Superintendent Bill McLaughlin, Joseph Rodarte, Heather Disney, June Alley, Director of Transportation Teri Mapengo, Jarred Labinski, Executive Director of District Services Ron Caldwell.

12. A. Consideration and possible action regarding hiring contract personnel

Motion Passed: 7-0

12. B. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution authorizing sale of real property
No Action Taken

12. C. Consider and take possible action regarding the petition for detachment and annexation of property located in Windsong Ranch

8. A. The administration will provide a report on Bond 2023 construction projects

8. B. The administration will provide an update on 2026-2027 Annual Budget

Chief Financial Officer Keri Croy presented an overview of Texas school finance and the Prosper ISD 2026-27 budget. Croy explained that state funding has not kept pace with inflation, with the Basic Allotment rising just $55 per student under House Bill 2 despite rising costs. Combined with a growing recapture obligation and the phase-out of Fast Growth and New Instructional Facility Allotment (NIFA) funding by 2029-30, Prosper ISD is facing a structural deficit.

Croy shared that the adopted 2026-27 budget reflects $408.3 million in revenue against $433.4 million in expenses, resulting in a planned $25 million deficit. She outlined savings measures underway — including additional department budget reductions, a central office travel freeze, and a contracted services audit — and reinforced that these challenges stem from the state funding structure, not local management.

A consent agenda shall include items of a routine and/or recurring nature grouped together under one action item. For each item listed as part of a consent agenda, the Board shall be furnished with background material.

The Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented (7-0 vote)
9. A. Approve the minutes of prior meetings: June 16, 2026 (Regular) and June 17, 2026 (Board Workshop)

9. B. Consideration and possible action regarding the 2026-2027 student code of conduct
9. C. Consideration and possible action regarding resolution for school closure due to weather or other emergencies
9. D. Resolutions Between Prosper Independent School District and Cooperative Purchasing Agreement

9. E. Consideration and possible action regarding resolution claiming good cause exception to Texas Education Code Section 37.0814(a)
9. F. Consideration and possible action regarding updates to Board policies

There was one speaker for public comment.

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