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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WOODVILLE ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Adopting Lobby Group’s Legislative Agenda
The board will vote on a resolution to adopt the legislative priorities of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), a taxpayer-funded lobby group. This commits the district to a specific lobbying platform, using local resources to influence state-level politics, often against taxpayer interests like property tax relief and school choice.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Woodville ISD Board of Trustees. ‘I demand Consent Agenda Item 6, the TASA Legislative Priorities resolution, be pulled for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see which board members support using our district to lobby the legislature.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Potential Superintendent Buyout
The board will meet in closed session and may vote in open session on a ‘Voluntary Retirement Resignation Agreement’ with the Superintendent. These agreements can include large taxpayer-funded payouts or ‘golden parachutes’ that are not disclosed to the public ahead of the vote.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON THE PAYOUT: Contact the Woodville ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Before voting on the Superintendent’s resignation agreement, the board must disclose the full financial terms to the public. Taxpayers have a right to know the cost of any buyout.’
💰 Impact: Potential Golden Parachute
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Undisclosed Employee Incentive Payments
The board will vote to approve an ‘Employee Recruitment and Retention Incentive Payment.’ The agenda provides no details on the cost, the source of funds, or the structure of these payments, preventing public scrutiny of this new spending.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district office. ‘Regarding Action Item 1, what is the total cost of the proposed incentive payments, and what is the source of the funds? Please provide the details of this plan to the public before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Promoting Training from Lobby Groups
The Superintendent’s report is highlighting training opportunities from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and the Texas Rural Education Association (TREA). These organizations lobby the legislature, often against taxpayer interests, using funds derived from school districts across Texas.
Response
PUT THE BOARD ON NOTICE: Contact the Woodville ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Information Item 1.e, I am concerned about the district’s promotion of and relationship with TASB, a lobby group that works against taxpayer interests. I urge the board to seek training from non-political sources and to reconsider any financial relationship with TASB.’
💰 Impact: Future Lobbying Dues
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Vague Agreement with City of Woodville
The board is voting on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Woodville. The agenda does not include the text of the agreement, making it impossible for taxpayers to know what obligations, costs, or policy changes the district is agreeing to.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The agenda does not contain the text for Action Item 2, the ‘Memorandum of Understanding With the City of Woodville.’ Contact the district and demand the full text of the MOU be posted online before the board votes on it.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Obligations
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