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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming COLLINSVILLE ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Budget Changes on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve unspecified ‘Budget Amendments’ as part of a bundled vote, without public discussion. This process can hide spending shifts for non-essential projects or new programs from taxpayer scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Collinsville ISD Board. ‘I request that Item VII.K, Budget Amendments, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being reallocated before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Blank Check for Staff Incentive Increase
The board will vote on increasing the amount for staff incentives without disclosing the total cost or the source of the funds. While rewarding good staff is important, taxpayers have a right to know the financial impact of this increase before it’s approved.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Collinsville ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item IX.A, what is the proposed total cost of the staff incentive increase, and how will it be funded? This information should be public before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Unknown Taxpayer Cost
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Rubber-Stamping Undisclosed District Spending
The board is set to approve the ‘Check Register,’ a list of all recent district payments, without individual review. This can conceal payments to controversial vendors, consultants, or lobbying groups that work against taxpayer interests.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Collinsville ISD Board. ‘Before the vote on Item VIII, the Check Register, please provide a public summary of all payments over $5,000 and identify any payments for legal services, consulting, or association dues.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Vendor Payments
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