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📍 Drive to HARMONY ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 12, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HARMONY ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Blank Check for School Bus Purchase
📅 October 12, 2026
The board is scheduled to approve the purchase of one or more school buses without disclosing the total cost, the number of vehicles, or the funding source. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing if the district is using cash reserves or taking on new debt, like a lease-purchase agreement, without voter approval.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Harmony ISD administration before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 4.B, what is the total cost for the new buses, how many are being purchased, and will this be paid from existing funds or through a lease-purchase agreement or other debt?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed / Potential Debt
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Undisclosed Spending on Asphalt Repair
📅 October 12, 2026
The board plans to approve a contract for asphalt repair and striping without providing the cost to taxpayers in the agenda. Approving spending without public disclosure of the price tag undermines basic financial transparency.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Harmony ISD administration: ‘What is the total cost for the asphalt repair and striping in Item 4.C, and which vendor has been selected?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Opaque Approval for Lighting Upgrades
📅 October 12, 2026
The agenda includes an action item to approve ‘Exterior Lighting Upgrades’ but omits the project’s cost and funding source. This prevents the public from scrutinizing the expense before the board commits taxpayer dollars.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Harmony ISD administration: ‘What is the total cost for the exterior lighting upgrades in Item 4.D, and is this being paid from the maintenance budget or another source?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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