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📍 Drive to BLACKWELL CISD Office   📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BLACKWELL CISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
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Undisclosed Budget Amendments
📅 October 20, 2026
The board plans to vote on ‘necessary budget amendments’ without providing any supporting documents detailing the amounts, sources, or purposes of the changes. This practice hides spending decisions from public view until after the money has been moved.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Blackwell CISD board and ask that the specific budget amendments for Item 7.C be published online before the meeting. Taxpayers have a right to know how their money is being reallocated before a vote is taken.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
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Vague ‘Bond Construction’ Action
📅 October 20, 2026
The board will take action on ‘bond construction’ without providing any details on the cost, scope, or specific projects. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing if the district is staying within the voter-approved budget or adding new costs.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Contact the Blackwell CISD administration before the meeting and ask for the specific contracts and costs being considered under Item 5. Taxpayers deserve to see the details before the board votes on bond construction spending.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Construction Costs
✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Win (LEVEL 6)
District Certifies Protection from Harmful Materials
📅 October 20, 2026
The board is formally certifying its compliance with state law requiring instructional materials to be free of obscene or harmful content. This is a positive step in affirming the district’s commitment to protecting students and respecting parental values.
How to Lock It In

SUPPORT THIS VOTE: Contact the Blackwell CISD board to thank them for publicly affirming their commitment to protecting students from harmful content under Item 6. This sets a positive standard for transparency and accountability.
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