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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming REG 13 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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More Funding for Vague ‘Moonshot’ Consultant
The board plans to approve ‘additional funds’ for a ‘Moonshot Model Design Partner.’ This vague, jargon-filled title suggests a consultant contract that is expanding in scope and cost with no clear benefit or deliverable explained to the public.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Region 13 Board (see the Official Agenda link) about Item IX. Ask for the total cost of the ‘Moonshot’ contract, a justification for the ‘additional funds,’ and a list of the specific, measurable deliverables taxpayers have received for this spending.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Cost Increase
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Vague Contract with Administrator Lobby Group Affiliate
The board is considering a contract with LEARN, which is affiliated with the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASI), a group that lobbies the legislature. The purpose and cost of this contract are not disclosed in the agenda, making it impossible for taxpayers to see what they are buying.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Region 13 Board (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the full contract for Item VII to be published online before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what services LEARN/TASI will provide and at what cost.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Undisclosed ‘Educator Preparation’ Contract
The board is voting on an unspecified contract for ‘Educator Preparation Program Support Services.’ These types of programs can be used to introduce controversial concepts into teacher training, but without the contract, taxpayers can’t verify the content or cost.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Region 13 Board (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item VIII. Ask them to publish the contract and a list of all training materials associated with the ‘Educator Preparation Program Support Services’ before any vote is taken.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Vague ‘Technical Advisor Pool’ Contract
The board is approving a contract to create a ‘Technical Advisor Pool.’ This could be a slush fund for consultants or a way to pre-approve spending on outside advisors with little public oversight on a case-by-case basis.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Region 13 Board (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item X. Ask for the total cost, the names of the advisors in the ‘pool,’ and what specific problems this contract is meant to solve that cannot be handled by existing staff.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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