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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming RED OAK ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Public Comment Time Limited to Two Minutes
The district’s public participation policy, BED(LOCAL), restricts citizens to just two minutes to speak at board meetings. The board president has the authority to cut this time down to one minute, severely limiting the ability of parents and taxpayers to hold the board accountable.
Response
Sign up for public comment under Item 4, ‘OPEN FORUM,’ to demand the board reform policy BED(LOCAL). Contact the Red Oak ISD Board of Trustees (see the district website for contact info): ‘A two-minute time limit, which can be cut to one, is not enough for meaningful public input. I urge you to place an item on the next regular agenda to extend public comment time to at least three minutes per speaker.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Undisclosed ‘Team of Eight’ Training Provider
The board is holding a ‘Team of Eight’ training session without disclosing the provider or cost. These trainings are often conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), an organization that uses taxpayer money to lobby against property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Red Oak ISD Board of Trustees (see the district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 5, ‘TEAM OF EIGHT TRAINING,’ who is the provider and what is the cost to the taxpayer? The public deserves to know if their tax dollars are funding organizations that lobby against their interests.’
💰 Impact: Possible Lobbying Influence
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