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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming PILOT POINT ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Dues Found in Check Register
The district’s check register (Item 9.E) includes payments for ‘District Dues’ and association memberships (e.g., TASSP, Texas Association of…). These associations use taxpayer money to lobby the state legislature, often for policies that lead to higher taxes and less local control.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board: ‘I see payments for dues to lobbying associations in the check register under Item 9.E. Please pull this item for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund groups that lobby against their interests.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Undisclosed Teacher/Staff Retention Bonuses
The board will vote on a “Retention Incentive Payment” for staff under Item 8.D, but the resolution detailing the cost, funding source, and eligibility criteria was not included in the public agenda packet. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from evaluating the fiscal impact of the bonus plan before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The agenda references a ‘Resolution for Retention Incentive Payment’ under Item 8.D but does not include the document. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Please publish the full resolution for Item 8.D online so taxpayers can see the total cost and funding source of the proposed retention bonuses before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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District Spends $19,900 on Bond Planners
The check register under Item 9.E reveals a $19,900 payment to Pfluger Architects for ‘Fall Bond Planning’. This is the first step toward a future, likely multi-million dollar, bond election that could raise property taxes for decades. Taxpayers should monitor this process closely from the very beginning.
Response
PUT IT ON THE RECORD: Email the Board regarding the $19,900 payment in Item 9.E: ‘What is the total anticipated cost for bond planning consultants before an election is called? Please ensure all community engagement meetings are widely publicized and held at times working families can attend.’
💰 Impact: Precursor to Major Debt
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Undisclosed Changes to Administrator Pay
The board is voting to revise the ‘Administrative Professional Pay Plan’ related to ‘Safety & Security’ duties under Item 9.A. The agenda does not include the revised pay plan itself, hiding the financial impact of these changes from the public.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 9.A in the official agenda to see the proposed changes to the Administrative Pay Plan. Email the Board: ‘Please publish the actual revised pay plan for Item 9.A so the public can see the cost of these administrative pay changes before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Pay Increases
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