Barbers Hill ISD built a $200 million education foundation, now its structure is under scrutiny
Lawmakers are investigating the Barbers Hill Independent School District's $200 million education foundation. Concerns include the foundation's aggressive investment strategies, structure, and potential conflicts of interest.
For nearly 20 years, Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole pursued an unconventional strategy to grow the district’s finances. Lawmakers are now questioning the foundation’s aggressive investments, unusual structure, and potential conflicts of interest.
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