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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming REG 12 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Approve $100,000+ Student Trip
The board is voting to approve a single student trip for the ‘Upward Bound’ program that will cost taxpayers more than $100,000. This is a significant expense for a non-essential activity that requires clear justification for its value and cost-effectiveness.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Regarding Item 4.B.4, contact the ESC Region 12 board to request a detailed cost breakdown. Ask them to justify spending over $100,000 on a single trip and explain the educational return on this investment before they vote.
💰 Impact: $100,000+
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Potential ESG Investment Policy Hidden in Agenda
The board is considering a new local policy, CBF (LOCAL), regarding its investment revenue sources. Without the actual policy text attached, taxpayers cannot verify if it introduces Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria that would prioritize political agendas over the highest financial return.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The text for policy ‘CBF (LOCAL)’ was not included in the agenda packet. Contact the ESC Region 12 office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the full text of Item 4.B.3.a be posted publicly before the vote to ensure it does not contain ESG mandates.
💰 Impact: Politicized Investment Strategy
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Taxpayer-Funded Trip to National Lobbying Group Conference
The board is discussing the AESA National Conference. The Association of Educational Service Agencies (AESA) is a national organization that engages in lobbying, potentially using local Texas tax dollars to advocate for federal policies that do not align with Texas values or taxpayer interests.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION: Regarding Item 5.B, contact the ESC Region 12 board. Ask: ‘Does the ESC pay membership dues to AESA? If so, how much are those dues, and can you provide a commitment that no local tax dollars will be used to support AESA’s lobbying activities?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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