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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming REAGAN COUNTY ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Approving ‘Blank Check’ Purchasing Agreements
The board is approving interlocal agreements with purchasing cooperatives through Education Service Centers 19 and 20. These co-ops can streamline purchasing but often reduce transparency, allowing the district to buy goods and services—including from potentially controversial vendors—with less direct board oversight on each purchase.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Ask the board to postpone the vote on Items 7.6 and 7.7 until the public can review the terms. Contact the District Office: ‘What types of vendors and services are available through these co-ops, and what is the process for approving individual purchases made through them?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency on Future Spending
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Vague ‘Improvement Plan’ Could Hide New Curriculum
The board will approve a ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ for the Middle School. These plans, often required by the state for underperforming campuses, can be used to introduce controversial SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) programs or hire ideological consultants without parental oversight.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The district should post the full ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ for public review before the vote on Item 7.3. Contact the RCISD administration and ask: ‘Does this plan include new SEL curriculum, student surveys, or contracts with outside consultants?’
💰 Impact: New Consultant/Curriculum Costs
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Budget Increases for Construction Projects
The board will vote on unspecified budget amendments for construction projects, including the CTE building and parking lot. Without dollar amounts or detailed justifications provided in the agenda, taxpayers cannot know the true cost or if funds are being reallocated responsibly.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before the vote on Items 7.1 and 7.2, ask the board: ‘What is the total dollar amount of these budget amendments, and what is the source of the funds?’ Taxpayers deserve to see the numbers before you approve them.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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