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📍 Drive to SPEARMAN ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SPEARMAN ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Undisclosed Employee Stipend
📅 November 17, 2026
The board will vote on giving a mid-year stipend to all district employees. The total cost of this bonus is not disclosed in the agenda, leaving taxpayers in the dark about the financial impact before the vote.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Spearman ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘What is the total taxpayer cost of the mid-year stipend proposed in Item VI.B? This amount must be made public before any vote is taken.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Cost
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Blank Check for Playground Equipment
📅 November 17, 2026
The board is set to take action on a bid for new playground equipment. The agenda provides no details on the cost of the bid or the vendor, preventing public scrutiny of this new spending.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Spearman ISD board. Ask: ‘What is the cost of the playground equipment bid in Item VI.E, and which vendor was selected? Taxpayers deserve to see the price tag before the board votes.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Bid Amount
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Financial Rating Report — Manual Review Required
📅 November 17, 2026
The district is holding a public hearing on its state-mandated financial integrity rating (FIRST). The detailed report that provides the basis for this rating is attached to the agenda, but its contents could not be automatically reviewed, preventing a full analysis before the hearing.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file ’25-26 FIRST Detail Report’ attached to Item V in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the district’s financial health and ensure all taxpayer funds are accounted for.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Financial Details
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