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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GAINESVILLE ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote to Renew Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Membership
The board will vote to renew its membership with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for 2027. TASB is a powerful lobbying group that uses local tax dollars to lobby the state legislature, often against policies like property tax relief, school choice, and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Gainesville ISD Board before the November 16 meeting. ‘Regarding Item 8.E, I demand this item be discussed openly and that you hold a roll-call vote on renewing the TASB membership. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund a lobby that works against their interests.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Budget Changes on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a budget amendment as part of a bundled ‘consent agenda’ vote, without separate discussion. This process can be used to pass significant financial changes, such as funding new programs or consultants, without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Contact the Gainesville ISD Board. ‘Pull Item 9.J, the Budget Amendment, from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote. The public deserves to know what financial changes are being made before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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District to Set State Lobbying Agenda
The Superintendent will report on the district’s legislative priorities for the upcoming 90th Texas Legislative Session. This is often the first step in directing taxpayer resources toward lobbying state lawmakers for the district’s institutional interests, which may not align with taxpayer interests.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Gainesville ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 6.B, please make the proposed legislative priorities public before the meeting. Taxpayers deserve to know what positions the district will be taking in Austin with their money.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Update
The board will hear an update from the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC). These councils can sometimes recommend controversial health curricula or policies that undermine parental authority.
Response
MONITOR AND REQUEST MATERIALS: Attend the meeting to hear the SHAC update in Item 7.A. Contact the district to request a copy of any materials or recommendations presented by the council.
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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