BOARD TRIPS TO SELL BONDS:

Before I was elected the first time, I got wind of the School Board members taking a trip with their wives to New York City when bonds were sold at the behest of the KISD financial guy.

I had a lot to say about that trip.  No matter who paid for the trip--the District or the financial guy, it was wrong for them to go.  It was just a free vacation that ultimately the taxpayers funded.

Supposedly, in a justification moment, it was suggested that the board members were needed to show that Katy ISD was financially solid and able to repay their bonds.

I was quick to point out that the board members, whatever their financial situation, had absolutely nothing to do with whether or not anyone would buy KISD's bonds.  The solidity of KISD is that it is backed by the State of Texas whenever it sells bonds.

And frankly, the financial situation of some board members, if their situation were considered, might HINDER the sale of KISD bonds, in my opinion.

So, at least while I was on the Board, no one took trips to New York City to ride around in a limousine.