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📍 Drive to FLORENCE ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming FLORENCE ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Sale of Public Land Details Shielded from Public
📅 October 19, 2026
The board is discussing the sale of surplus district property, but the attachment detailing the lots and how fair market value will be determined is restricted to board members only, citing ‘Attorney Client Privilege.’ Taxpayers have a right to know the details of how public assets are valued and sold before decisions are made behind closed doors.
Response

Contact the Florence ISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item VI.B, the public deserves to see the details about the sale of taxpayer-owned property. Please make the information about the lots and valuation methods public before any action is taken.’

💰 Impact: Lack of Transparency
✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Major Win (LEVEL 7)
Private Foundation Donates $50,000 for Career Tech
📅 October 19, 2026
The board is set to accept a $50,000 donation from the Florence Education Foundation, funded by H-E-B, to purchase equipment for the school’s meat lab renovation. This is a fantastic example of private and corporate partnership directly benefiting students’ career and technical education without burdening taxpayers.
How to Lock It In

Show up to the meeting or contact the Florence ISD board to thank them and the Florence Education Foundation for securing private funds for student programs under Consent Agenda Item VII.B. This sets a great precedent for funding projects without raising taxes.

✅ Why It Matters: Reduced Taxpayer Burden
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