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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming REDWATER ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board Planning 2026 Bond Program in Secret
The school board is meeting in a closed-door executive session with lawyers to discuss a ‘2026 Bond Program.’ This is where large debt packages are planned before being presented to the public, often bundling wants with needs to make them harder for taxpayers to oppose.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: The board is planning a new bond program in secret under Item III.E. Contact the District Office and ask: ‘When will the details of the 2026 Bond Program be presented to the public for review and comment, well in advance of any vote?’
💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Increases
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Undisclosed Budget Amendment on Consent Agenda
The board plans to pass a ‘Budget Amendment’ as part of the bundled consent agenda, which means it will likely be approved without any public discussion. The agenda does not include the actual amendment, leaving taxpayers in the dark about what financial changes are being made.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Item VII.B is a budget amendment hidden on the consent agenda. Contact the District Office: ‘Please publish the details of the Budget Amendment in Item VII.B online before the meeting so taxpayers can see what changes are being made.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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District Considering Edmentum Curriculum Vendor
The district is featuring a panel with Edmentum, a major national provider of online curriculum, credit recovery, and assessment software. This could be a precursor to a large, expensive contract for standardized digital curriculum that may not align with local community values or educational goals.
Response
ASK QUESTIONS: Regarding Item VI.E, what is the purpose of the Edmentum panel? Is the district considering a contract with this vendor, and if so, will parents have an opportunity to review the curriculum before any purchase is approved?
💰 Impact: Canned Digital Curriculum
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Board Members Attending TASB-Affiliate Dinner
Board members are scheduled for training at a dinner hosted by the North Texas School Boards Association (NTSBA), a likely regional affiliate of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded organization that frequently lobbies the state legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights and transparency.
Response
MONITOR AFFILIATIONS: Ask the board during public comment for Item X.C.1: ‘Does the district pay membership dues to NTSBA or its parent organization, TASB? If so, how much of our tax money is being spent to lobby against taxpayer interests in Austin?’
💰 Impact: Influence from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby
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