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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ANDERSON-SHIRO CISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Platform
The board is voting on its ‘District Legislative Priorities.’ This is the first step toward using district resources and taxpayer money to lobby the state legislature, often against property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see official agenda for details): ‘Regarding Item XIII, taxpayers oppose using our money to lobby against our interests. I demand a roll-call vote on the Legislative Priorities and a public commitment not to oppose property tax relief.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Legislative Priorities Tabled
According to the minutes from the September 14 meeting, the vote on ‘District Legislative Priorities’ was tabled to this meeting. This confirms that the board intends to take action on creating a taxpayer-funded lobbying platform.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see official agenda for details): ‘Regarding Item XIII, what specific legislative positions will the district be taking? Taxpayers deserve to know exactly what lobbying efforts our dollars are funding before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board plans to vote on a ‘Budget Amendment’ under Item XI, but the document detailing the changes was not included in the public packet. This prevents taxpayers from seeing what money is being moved or what new spending is being approved before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item XI attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden spending increases. Email the board: ‘Please postpone the vote on Item XI until the full budget amendment is posted for public review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Private Donation Saves Taxpayer Dollars
The district is scheduled to accept a $473,953.46 donation from SpaceX to purchase three new, fully-equipped school buses. This is a major capital expense covered entirely by a private partner, saving local taxpayers a significant amount of money.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Attend the meeting to publicly thank the Board and SpaceX for this partnership under Item XII. This sets a powerful example of community support that directly benefits students and protects taxpayers.
✅ Why It Matters: $473,953 Saved
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