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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ARLINGTON ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Large Purchases Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve all purchases over $100,000 in a single vote without public discussion. The specific vendors and amounts are not detailed in the agenda, preventing taxpayer scrutiny of major spending.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Arlington ISD Board. ‘I request that Item 8.B, Approval of Purchases Greater Than $100,000, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for individual discussion and a recorded vote. Taxpayers deserve to know where their money is going before it is spent.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Undisclosed Bids Approved in a Bundle
The board is set to approve multiple contract bids in a bundled vote, without public discussion. The agenda provides no details on the nature of these bids, the vendors involved, or the total cost to taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND DETAILS: Contact the Arlington ISD Board. ‘Please pull Item 8.C from the Consent Agenda. The public deserves to see the details of these bids and understand their financial impact before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contracts
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Vague University Agreement on Consent Agenda
The district is approving an ‘affiliation agreement’ with Capella University, a for-profit online institution, without public discussion. The terms of the agreement, including any costs to the district or data-sharing provisions, are not disclosed in the agenda.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Arlington ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 8.H, please publish the full text of the affiliation agreement with Capella University and explain its purpose and cost to taxpayers before it is approved on the Consent Agenda.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Costs or Data Sharing
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