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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WINK-LOVING ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Considers Lobbying Resolution
The board will vote on a resolution from the Texas Association of Rural Schools (TARS), a group that lobbies the state legislature. This action uses local district resources and time to influence state-level politics, often in ways that oppose taxpayer interests like property tax relief and educational freedom.
Response
Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand a ‘NO’ vote on Item 8.c. ‘Wink-Loving ISD should focus on educating our children, not using our tax dollars to lobby Austin. Please vote NO on the TARS resolution.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Vague ‘Community Betterment Project’ Moves Forward
The board is set to approve a ‘Construction Manager At-Risk’ contract for a vaguely named ‘Community Betterment Project.’ This delivery method can lack the cost controls of competitive bidding, and taxpayers have not been told the full scope or cost of this project.
Response
Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board to table Item 8.d. ‘Before approving a contract for the Community Betterment Project, please provide the public with a detailed scope of work and a total estimated cost. Taxpayers deserve to know what they are paying for.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Project Cost
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Public Comment Restricted by 24-Hour Rule
The district requires residents to sign up a full 24 hours before a meeting to speak. This rule can prevent taxpayers from addressing last-minute agenda changes or issues they only just learned about, effectively silencing timely public input.
Response
Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board to amend the public comment policy under Item 3. ‘Allowing same-day sign-ups for public comment ensures the board hears from the community on every issue, not just from those who can plan a day in advance.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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