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📍 Drive to BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO I Office   📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Blank Check for Sports Field Lighting
📅 October 15, 2026
The board is set to approve a contract for new lighting at the softball and baseball fields without disclosing the cost to the public. Taxpayers deserve to know the price tag and funding source before the district commits to this potentially non-essential capital project.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Before voting on Item 6.B, please disclose the full cost of the sports field lighting project and confirm it is not being funded by debt.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Undisclosed Cost for School HVAC Replacement
📅 October 15, 2026
The board plans to approve a vendor for a major HVAC equipment purchase for the High School and Elementary School. The agenda provides no information on the total cost to taxpayers or the source of funding for this project.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 6.A, what is the total cost of the HVAC project, and how will it be funded? Please provide this information to the public before the vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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