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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming COTULLA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Administrative Pay Raise Proposed Without Details
The board is scheduled to vote on a ‘revised 2026-27 Administrative Pay Scale’ under item VI.Q. The agenda provides no details on the proposed new salaries or the total cost of these raises to taxpayers, preventing any public review before the vote.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Cotulla ISD administration before the meeting. Ask them to ‘Post the proposed Administrative Pay Scale for Item VI.Q online immediately. Taxpayers deserve to see the financial impact of administrative raises before the Board votes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Pay Raises
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Undisclosed Purchase Over $25,000
The board plans to approve a purchase exceeding $25,000 from a vendor named ‘Flexile Systems’ with zero description of the goods or services being bought. This lack of basic information makes it impossible for taxpayers to know if their money is being spent wisely.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees via the District Office. ‘Regarding Item VI.O.I, what is the district purchasing from Flexile Systems for over $25,000? Please provide the invoice and justification before this vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed >$25,000
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Vague Furniture Contract with Pfluger Architects
The agenda includes a vote to approve an ‘FF&E Contract’ (Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment) with Pfluger Architects. However, the contract itself and its total cost to taxpayers are not attached, preventing public oversight of this significant expenditure.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item VI.K in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the contract’s cost. If it’s not there, contact the district and demand they publish the contract online before the vote so taxpayers can see the price tag.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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