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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LAPOYNOR ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Renewal
The board will vote on renewing its membership with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). This uses local tax dollars to fund an organization that often lobbies the state legislature for policies that increase taxes and reduce local control.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the LaPoynor ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 3.C.3, I demand a roll-call vote on the TASB membership renewal. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund a lobby that works against their interests in Austin.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Policy Change Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a language update to Policy BE (Local), which governs board meetings, as part of a bundled ‘Consent Agenda’ vote. Changes to this policy could potentially reduce public comment time or limit public access, and they should be debated openly, not passed without discussion.
Response
PULL FOR A VOTE: Contact the LaPoynor ISD board. ‘Pull Item 6.D from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. The public deserves to know how board meeting policies are being changed before you approve them.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague ‘Improvement Plan’ Needs Review
The board will vote on a ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ for two schools. These plans can sometimes be vehicles for introducing controversial curricula, data-mining programs, or hiring ideological consultants without proper public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The district should have posted the draft plan for public review, as mentioned in Item 2.A. Find it on the district website and check it for SEL, DEI, or data-sharing provisions before the vote on Item 7.C.
💰 Impact: Mission Creep on Taxpayer Dime
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Federal Grant Application with Potential Strings
The district is applying for a federal grant related to the National School Lunch Program. While seemingly routine, federal grants often come with hidden strings that mandate new hiring, data sharing, or other long-term obligations that local taxpayers must fund after the grant money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the LaPoynor ISD board. ‘Before approving the grant application in Item 3.C.2, please publicly disclose all terms and conditions. What long-term financial or policy obligations does this grant create for the district?’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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