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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MULLIN ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board Proposes Moving Election Date to November
The board is voting to move its trustee elections from May to the crowded November ballot. This tactic often benefits incumbents by burying local school board races under higher-profile state and federal contests, making it harder for voters to focus on local issues and hold their trustees accountable.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Mullin ISD Board. State: ‘Vote NO on Item 8. Keep our school board elections in May when local issues can get the attention they deserve. Don’t bury this election on the November ballot.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Engagement
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Mid-Year Budget Amendments Could Hide New Spending
The board is considering unspecified changes to the current year’s budget. These mid-year amendments can be used to increase spending or shift funds without the same level of public scrutiny as the annual budget adoption process.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Mullin ISD Board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item 6, please provide a detailed breakdown of the proposed budget amendments and the reason for these changes outside of the normal budget cycle.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Vague ‘Adjustments’ to Employee Pay Schedule
The board plans to vote on changes to the extra-duty and stipend pay schedule. Without a public breakdown of these ‘adjustments,’ it’s unclear if they are routine updates or significant pay raises for select staff funded by taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Mullin ISD Board. Ask: ‘Regarding Item 7, please publish the proposed stipend schedule adjustments online before the vote so taxpayers can see who is getting a raise and why.’
💰 Impact: Potential Pay Raises
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Board to Discuss Changes to Operating Procedures
The board is reviewing a first draft of new operating procedures. This is often where changes that limit public comment time or reduce transparency are first introduced.
Response
MONITOR AND ENGAGE: Pay close attention to the discussion on Item 11. Contact the Mullin ISD Board and ask for the draft procedures to be posted online for public review before any future vote.
💰 Impact: Future Public Access Limits
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