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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LLANO ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Book Purchase Up for Approval
The board plans to vote on an unspecified ‘Purchase of Books’ under Item 8.I. The agenda provides no details on the titles, cost, or purpose, preventing parents and taxpayers from reviewing the materials their money is buying for students.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Llano ISD Board before the meeting. ‘Item 8.I, “Purchase of Books,” is completely opaque. Table this vote until a complete list of titles and their total cost is published for public review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Public Comment Sign-Up Deadline Restricts Access
The district requires citizens to sign up for public comment by 1:00 PM for a 5:30 PM meeting. This policy makes it difficult for working parents and taxpayers who learn of an issue during the afternoon to hold the board accountable in person.
Response
DEMAND BETTER ACCESS: Contact the Llano ISD Board. ‘Policy BED(Local) requiring a 1:00 PM sign-up for a 5:30 PM meeting disenfranchises working taxpayers. Public comment sign-ups should be allowed up until the meeting begins.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ on Agenda Without Public Review
The board will vote on ‘Targeted’ and ‘Campus’ improvement plans (Items 8.C and 8.D) without providing the documents for public review. These plans are often where districts introduce controversial programs, hire expensive consultants, or make other significant changes outside the normal budget process.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The documents for Items 8.C and 8.D are not in the agenda backup. Contact the District Office and demand these ‘Improvement Plans’ be posted online for review before any vote occurs. Ask what consultants or new programs are included.
💰 Impact: Hidden Program & Consultant Costs
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Board to Take Position on Countywide Polling Program
The school board is voting on a resolution to support the ‘Texas Countywide Polling Place Program.’ This is an issue of county election administration, and the board is using its official capacity and taxpayer resources to take a position on policy outside its core mission of education.
Response
DEMAND FOCUS ON EDUCATION: Contact the Llano ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 8.F, the school board should focus on educating children, not passing resolutions on county election administration. Please vote NO and stick to the district’s core mission.’
💰 Impact: Mission Drift
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