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📍 Drive to STEPHENVILLE ISD Office   📅 Monday, November 2, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming STEPHENVILLE ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘Design Build Firm’ Contract
📅 November 2, 2026
The board plans to approve a contract with a ‘Design Build Firm’ under item RFQ 26-01, but has provided no public information on the project’s scope, cost, or funding source. This lack of transparency could be the first step toward a major construction project funded by debt issued without voter approval.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The district has not provided the documents for RFQ 26-01. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that the backup documents for Action Item III be posted online immediately. ‘Before voting on Item III, the public deserves to see the full scope and estimated cost of the project this Design Build Firm would be hired for.’

💰 Impact: Potential Non-Voter-Approved Debt
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Public Comment Capped at 30 Minutes
📅 November 2, 2026
The board’s policy limits the total time for all citizens combined to speak on non-agenda items to just 30 minutes per meeting. This rule can be used to silence the community on important issues if more than 10 people sign up to speak.
Response

This is a standing policy. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board to remove the 30-minute aggregate time limit on public comment. ‘Please amend Board Policy to remove the 30-minute total time limit for the public forum to ensure the board can hear from all concerned taxpayers.’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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