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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LYFORD CISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Plan on Consent Agenda
The board is voting to approve its ‘Legislative Priorities,’ which is a plan to lobby the Texas Legislature using district resources and taxpayer money. By placing this on the consent agenda, the board is attempting to pass its political agenda without public debate or scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Lyford CISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact information). ‘Pull Consent Item 6.G, District Legislative Priorities, for a full discussion and a recorded vote. Taxpayers should not be funding lobbying efforts, especially without knowing what positions the district will take.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Secret Budget Changes on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a budget amendment for the current school year without public discussion. The details of what money is being moved, from where, and to what new purpose are not disclosed in the agenda, bypassing public oversight on spending.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Lyford CISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact information). ‘I demand Consent Item 6.D, the Budget Amendment, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. The public must see what changes are being made to our budget.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Priorities
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Spending Over $50,000 on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve all purchases and services over $50,000 in a single vote without public discussion. The specific vendors and amounts are not detailed in the agenda, preventing taxpayers from scrutinizing large expenditures before they are approved.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Lyford CISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact information). ‘Regarding Consent Item 6.C, please provide a detailed list of all purchases over $50,000 for public review before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to know where their money is going.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Board Operating Procedures’ Update
The board is set to approve new operating procedures, but the actual text of these changes is not included in the public agenda. These rules govern how the board operates, including public participation, and should not be changed without full transparency.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Lyford CISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact information). ‘Regarding Items 6.F and 7.B, please publish the proposed changes to the Board Operating Procedures online before the meeting so the public can review them.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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