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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming NORTH EAST ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Large Purchases Hidden on Consent Agenda
Item XII.D.2.a bundles all individual purchases over $100,000 for a single up-or-down vote without individual discussion. The list of vendors and specific costs was not included in the public agenda packet, preventing any taxpayer scrutiny of major spending.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: ‘Pull Consent Item XII.D.2.a for individual discussion and a roll-call vote. The public deserves to see the vendor list and know how our money is being spent before you approve it.’ Contact the Board via the district website.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Major Spending
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Reports on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Event
The board will receive a ‘recap’ of the 2026 TASA/TASB convention. These are taxpayer-funded lobbying associations that actively work in Austin to oppose property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom, using local tax dollars to do so.
Response
ASK THE BOARD: During Item XI.A, ask ‘What was the total cost to NEISD taxpayers for TASB/TASA membership dues, conference fees, and travel for the 2026 fiscal year? Why are we funding groups that lobby against our interests?’ Contact the Board via the district website.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Dues
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Secretive Changes to Board Rules Possible
Under Item XI.B, the board is scheduled to discuss and possibly change its own ‘Operating Procedures.’ These changes can be used to reduce public comment time or make it harder for trustees to hold staff accountable, but no details of the proposed changes have been provided to the public.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: ‘Before any vote on Item XI.B, the board must release a red-lined version of the proposed changes to the Operating Procedures so the public can see exactly what is being changed.’ Contact the Board via the district website.
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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