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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HOOKS ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Library Book List
The board will vote on a new list of library materials under the consent agenda, citing compliance with state law (SB 13) regarding explicit content. Parents and taxpayers have a right to see this list before it’s approved to ensure it aligns with community values and the law’s intent.
Response
Contact the Hooks ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact details) and state: ‘Please pull Consent Item 6.E from the agenda and publicly post the proposed library materials list for parental review before any vote is taken. Transparency is essential for SB13 compliance.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Library Content
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Large Grant on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a $363,735 state grant for nursing equipment on the consent agenda, which bundles items for a single vote with no discussion. While the purpose seems valid, grants often come with hidden strings or future costs that taxpayers must cover after the initial money is gone.
Response
Contact the Hooks ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact details) and state: ‘I request that Consent Item 6.D, the TWC JET Grant, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what strings are attached to this $363,735 grant before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Potential Unfunded Mandates
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Undisclosed Employee Bonuses
The board plans to approve an employee ‘Holiday Employee Relief Stipend’ of an undisclosed amount. While supporting staff is important, taxpayers have a right to know the total cost of these bonuses before they are approved.
Response
Contact the Hooks ISD Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact details) and ask: ‘Regarding Item 8, what is the total taxpayer cost of the Holiday Employee Relief Stipend? Please disclose the full financial impact before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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