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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BLUM ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Approval of Vendor List with Taxpayer-Funded Lobbyists
The board is set to approve the 2026-2027 vendor list, which includes payments to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). These organizations use taxpayer money to lobby the state legislature, often for policies that lead to higher taxes and reduced local control.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Blum ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact details). ‘Regarding Action Item 3, I demand the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) be removed from the vendor list before approval. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund organizations that lobby against their interests. Please pull this for a separate roll-call vote.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Board Proposes ‘Blank Check’ for Superintendent
This item would give the Superintendent broad authority to sign contracts and make purchases without prior board approval for each one. This reduces public oversight and makes it harder for taxpayers to track how their money is being spent before it’s a done deal.
Response
DEMAND LIMITS AND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Blum ISD Board. ‘Regarding Action Item 5, what is the dollar threshold for the Superintendent’s authority? I urge you to vote NO on this open-ended authorization and maintain board oversight on all significant contracts and purchases.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Financial Advisor Signals Potential New Debt
A representative from Live Oak Public Finance will be presenting to the board. Financial advisors like this are typically brought in when a government entity is planning to issue new debt, such as bonds or Certificates of Obligation, which can be done without voter approval.
Response
PAY ATTENTION & ASK QUESTIONS: Attend the meeting to hear this presentation. Email the Board: ‘Regarding Information Item 1, will any potential debt discussed by Live Oak Public Finance be put before the voters for approval? Taxpayers oppose any new debt issued through Certificates of Obligation.’
💰 Impact: Future Taxpayer Debt
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will vote on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hill County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program. The details of this agreement, including potential data-sharing or financial obligations, are not available in the agenda packet provided.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘FY27 Hill County JJAEP MOU’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden data-sharing mandates or new financial obligations for the district.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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