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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ARGYLE ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Approve Budget Amendment, Increasing Deficit to $472,775
The board will vote on Budget Amendment #2, which increases General Fund spending by $299,775. This pushes the district’s projected deficit to nearly half a million dollars, meaning it is spending significantly more than it receives in revenue.
Response
DEMAND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Vote NO on Item 11.C. The district cannot approve a budget amendment that pushes the deficit to nearly half a million dollars while enrollment is lower than projected.’
💰 Impact: $472,775 Deficit
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Vote on Major Sports Complex Contract with No Public Documents
The board is scheduled to approve a ‘Guaranteed Maximum Price’ (GMP) for a new high school baseball and softball complex under Item 11.E. A GMP is a major construction contract, yet no financial details or contract documents have been attached to the public agenda for taxpayers to review.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Postpone the vote on Item 11.E. Taxpayers deserve to see the full Guaranteed Maximum Price contract for the sports complex before you commit their money.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Construction Cost
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Pays Lobbying Group with Taxpayer Money
The October 2026 check register, included in the financial reports under agenda item 8.C, shows payments to the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). TASA is a lobbying organization that often advocates in Austin for policies that lead to higher taxes and less local control.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Pull Consent Item 8.C for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayer dollars should not fund political lobbying by groups like TASA.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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‘Improvement Plan’ Pushes SEL-Aligned Concepts in Classrooms
The proposed 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan (Item 11.F) includes goals for teaching ‘Skills for Learning,’ ‘resilience,’ and ‘conflict resolution.’ These are common terms for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), which can shift classroom focus from core academics like reading and math to subjective psychological instruction.
Response
DEMAND ACADEMIC FOCUS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding Item 11.F, the District Improvement Plan should focus on academic excellence, not SEL-aligned concepts. Please amend the plan to prioritize core instruction over teaching subjective emotional skills.’
💰 Impact: Mission Creep
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Board to Approve $165,000 Computer Purchase While Deficit Grows
Under Item 11.D, the board will vote to spend $165,000 from the General Fund on 115 new Apple computers for staff. This purchase comes at the same meeting where the board is asked to approve a budget amendment (Item 11.C) that increases the General Fund deficit to $472,775.
Response
QUESTION THE SPENDING: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘How can the district justify spending $165,000 on new computers from the General Fund in Item 11.D while simultaneously increasing the deficit in Item 11.C? Vote NO on this purchase until the budget is balanced.’
💰 Impact: Worsens Budget Deficit
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