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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DONNA ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Cost on High School Project
The board is asked to approve a ‘change order’ for the Donna High School remodeling project without disclosing the cost to taxpayers. This common tactic can be used to approve significant cost overruns without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Donna ISD Board regarding Consent Agenda Item V.A.j.: ‘What is the full cost of this change order and why was it not part of the original project budget? Taxpayers deserve to know the price tag before you vote.’ Contact the District Office for board emails.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Cost Overrun
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Review of Proposed New Library Books
The board will vote on a new library materials procurement list, but the list of books is not included in the public agenda packet. While the district states the list was posted online for 30 days, this vote is the final chance for parents to ensure sexually explicit or politically divisive materials are not being purchased with their tax dollars.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item V.B.a. in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the ‘proposed procurement list’ and see what books the district plans to buy. Contact the board with any concerns before the meeting.
💰 Impact: Politicized Library Books
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Undisclosed Cost for Staff Buyout Program
The district is proposing a ‘Voluntary Resignation Incentive Program’ to adjust staffing for ‘financial sustainability.’ The total cost of these buyouts and the impact on classroom instruction are not disclosed, creating a risk of a golden parachute program funded by taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Donna ISD Board regarding Item V.C.a.: ‘What is the total projected cost of the resignation incentive program, and how will the district ensure that essential classroom positions are not lost?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Payouts
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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County Donates $20,000 for Student Ag Program
Hidalgo County is donating $20,000 to support the Donna North High School Animal Science Program. This is a great example of a local partnership directly benefiting students in career and technical education.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Donna ISD Board to thank them and Hidalgo County for supporting the Animal Science program through Item V.B.f. This encourages more positive, local partnerships that benefit students directly.
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