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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GROESBECK ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
| 🚨 Alert (LEVEL 8) |
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Giving Superintendent a Blank Check on Auditorium Contract
| 📅 Vote Scheduled July 27, 2026 |
Under Item XV, the Board plans to give the Superintendent the sole authority to negotiate and finalize the construction contract for the High School Auditorium project. This means the final price tag and terms will not come back to the Board for a public vote. This is a failure of oversight that removes the trustees’ and the public’s final say on a major project.
Response
DEMAND A FINAL VOTE: Email the Groesbeck ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item XV, the Board’s duty is to approve the final contract, not to delegate that authority away. Please amend this item to require the final, negotiated contract for the auditorium be brought back for a recorded vote in an open meeting.’ Taxpayers can find Board contact information on the district’s official website.
💰 Impact: Final project cost will be set without a final public vote by the elected Board.
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Bypassing Competitive Bids for Auditorium Project
| 📅 Vote Scheduled July 27, 2026 |
The Board is voting to abandon the standard competitive bidding process for the High School Auditorium project. Instead, they plan to use a purchasing cooperative (BuyBoard) to hire a pre-selected vendor, ‘Target Solutions.’ This process avoids open competition from local contractors, which can result in taxpayers paying more than they should. The vendor’s actual proposal and price are not included in the public agenda.
Response
DEMAND A FAIR PROCESS: Email the Groesbeck ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Items XII, XIII, and XIV, why is the district avoiding a traditional, competitive bidding process for the auditorium? Please table this vote and put the project out for an open bid to ensure taxpayers get the best value.’ Taxpayers can find Board contact information on the district’s official website.
💰 Impact: Unknown potential overpayment due to lack of competitive bids.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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$1.6 Million Renovation Contract with Vague Funding
| 📅 Vote Scheduled July 27, 2026 |
The Board is set to approve a $1.6 million contract for renovations at H.O. Whitehurst Elementary. The official resolution says the money will come from ‘Bond Measure proceeds and other such funds as the Board may authorize.’ This vague language opens the door to using general operating funds—money that could go to teacher salaries or classroom supplies—to cover project costs without specifying the amount.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Groesbeck ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item X, please clarify the exact funding source for the $1.6M contract. How much is from the voter-approved bond, and what is the specific source and amount of the ‘other such funds’?’ Taxpayers can find Board contact information on the district’s official website.
💰 Impact: Unspecified amount could be diverted from the district’s operating budget.
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