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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming REG 5 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Association Conference
The agenda discusses the ‘Impact Texas ESC Summit,’ a conference organized by the Texas Association of Education Service Centers (TAESC). Associations like TAESC often use public funds to lobby the Legislature for policies that can increase taxes and reduce local control, working against taxpayer interests.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Region 5 ESC Board regarding Item 4.D. Ask ‘How much in taxpayer funds does Region 5 pay to the Texas Association of Education Service Centers (TAESC) in dues or fees, and what specific legislative positions does TAESC take on our behalf?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Board will approve a check register and all checks over $10,000 without listing the vendors or amounts on the public agenda. This lack of detail prevents taxpayers from seeing where their money is going before the vote, potentially masking controversial spending.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files for Item 6.C attached in the Official Agenda (linked above). Look for payments to political consultants, lobbyists, or ideological vendors before the board approves the spending.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Undisclosed Cost for Staff Bonuses
The Board is considering a ‘one-time retention incentive’ of $1,200 for full-time staff and $600 for part-time staff. The agenda does not state the total number of employees or the total cost of this bonus package to taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Region 5 ESC Board before the meeting. Ask ‘What is the total taxpayer cost for the retention incentives in Item 6.E, and from what budget line item will this be funded?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Total Cost
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Board will approve the investment portfolio report under Item 6.B. These reports can sometimes contain investments based on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria rather than maximizing returns for taxpayers, effectively using public funds to advance a political agenda.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 6.B attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the investment portfolio is free from ESG mandates and focused solely on fiduciary duty.
💰 Impact: Potential ESG Influence
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