Thank you for your time and consideration during the December 9, 2025 hearing on our annexation petition. We appreciated the opportunity to present our case to the Board.

Request for Documentation

Unfortunately, the audio portion of the meeting recording was not functioning, and we were unable to capture the Board's formal motion and stated findings of fact done post the executive session. We respectfully request that Denton ISD provide us with:

• The official motion language as adopted by the Board
• The Board's findings of fact supporting the denial
• The official resolution and/or minutes documenting the Board's decision

This documentation is necessary for our records and for the appeal process and requested as a part of the open information requirements.

Prosper ISD's Contrary Findings

As I stated in my testimony before your Board, we expected Prosper ISD to approve this petition — and they did. On December 15, 2025, the Prosper ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve the annexation and adopted findings of fact that are contrary to the position taken by Denton ISD. Where Denton ISD found reasons to deny, Prosper ISD — the district that actually educates our 274 children, knows our families, and operates schools within walking distance of our homes — found reasons to approve. This contrast underscores our concern that Denton ISD's denial was driven by financial considerations rather than the educational interests of the students, which is the standard the Texas Education Code requires.

Our Disappointment

While we respect the Board's decision, we are disappointed by the outcome. In our view, approving this petition would have been the right thing to do — for Denton ISD taxpayers, for Prosper ISD taxpayers, and most importantly, for the 274 students whose families have been paying ~$6 million annually to Denton ISD while their children attend Prosper ISD schools. Approval would have provided a clean, cooperative resolution. Instead, by denying the petition, the Board has required us to escalate this matter to the TEA Commissioner — adding time, administrative burden, and uncertainty for all parties involved.

Opportunity for Reconsideration

We remain hopeful that the Board might reconsider its position. If Denton ISD were to reverse its denial and approve the petition, the matter could proceed directly to the Commissioners Court for boundary adjustment without further appeals. We believe this would be in the best interest of both districts and the families involved. If there is any opportunity for further dialogue or reconsideration, we welcome it.

TEA Commissioner Appeal

However, as you know, Texas Education Code § 13.051(j) provides petitioners with specific timelines to appeal when one district approves and one denies. We have 45 calendar days from your December 9 denial to file a Petition for Review with the TEA Commissioner. We intend to file that appeal within the statutory deadline. As I stated in my testimony, we fully expect the Commissioner to approve this petition. Texas Education Code § 13.051(h) requires the Commissioner to consider "the educational interests of the students in the affected territory" and "the social, economic, and educational effects of the proposed boundary change." The facts are clear:

• 274 students already attend Prosper ISD with full transportation and extracurricular access — zero attend Denton ISD
• Prosper ISD schools are walking distance; the nearest Denton ISD high school is 5+ miles away
• 52.6% plus of registered voters signed this petition
• For 13 years, Denton ISD has collected taxes from Windsong Ranch while educating none of our children

The TEA Commissioner will conduct a de novo review and will have before them two sets of findings: Denton ISD's denial and Prosper ISD's approval. We are confident in how that comparison will be evaluated.

Please send the requested documentation to dbcharles@me.com at your earliest convenience.