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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MCALLEN ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Cost for Bond Program Management Contract
The Board is set to approve a major contract with Brownstone Consultants, LLC to manage the 2026 bond projects. The cost of this multi-year contract is not disclosed in the agenda summary, preventing taxpayers from seeing the price tag for hiring outside project managers before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE PRICE TAG: Email the Board of Trustees before the meeting: ‘Vote NO on Item 7.C)7 until the full cost of the Brownstone Consultants contract is disclosed to the public. Taxpayers deserve to know the price before you approve this multi-year agreement.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Multi-Million Dollar Contract
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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District Pays for State-Mandated Student Data Reporting System
The district is paying Region One ESC $9,000 for support with the Texas Student Data System (TSDS/PEIMS). While compliance is mandatory, this system collects vast amounts of personal student data for the state, and parents should be aware of what information is being shared beyond the district.
Response
DEMAND DATA TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 7.C)5, please provide parents with a clear, plain-English list of all student data points submitted to the state through the TSDS/PEIMS system.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy
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District Pays Consultant for Strategic Planning Services
The board is receiving a ‘final review’ from consultant MoakCasey, LLC for its strategic plan. Taxpayers should question the cost and tangible outcomes of such consulting contracts, which often produce jargon-filled documents with little impact on classroom results.
Response
ASK FOR THE INVOICE: Email the Board of Trustees: ‘Regarding Item 7.B)3, what has been the total cost of the MoakCasey, LLC strategic planning contract, and what specific, measurable improvements in student outcomes can be directly attributed to this expense?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consulting Fees
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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McAllen ISD Earns Top State Rating for Financial Health
McAllen ISD received an ‘A’ for ‘Superior Achievement’ in the state’s 2025-2026 Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). This top rating reflects strong fiscal management and responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Attend the public hearing on Item 5 to thank the Board and administration for their sound financial management. Ask them to commit to the policies that earned this ‘A’ rating in the next budget cycle.
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