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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming THREE RIVERS ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Blank Check for School Finance Consultants
The board plans to approve a contract with a private firm, the ‘Texas School Finance Center,’ for undisclosed services at an unknown cost. This is ‘consultant creep,’ where taxpayer money is spent on outside services with no clear deliverables or public oversight.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item 20, please publish the proposed contract with the Texas School Finance Center, including the total cost and scope of work, before any vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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Vote on Undisclosed Public Property Lease
The board will vote on an ‘Amended Lease Agreement’ for the Old Ag Farm Property. The terms of the lease, including the financial benefit to the district and the identity of the lessee, have not been disclosed, preventing public scrutiny of a deal involving taxpayer-owned assets.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the district office to request a copy of the proposed amended lease agreement for Item 18. Taxpayers have a right to know who is using public property and on what terms.
💰 Impact: Potential Sweetheart Deal
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District Improvement Plan Vote with No Public Details
The board will vote on the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, a key document guiding curriculum and policy. The plan itself has not been made public with the agenda, preventing parents and taxpayers from reviewing it before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The District Improvement Plan is a public document. Contact the district office and demand that the plan for Item 14 be posted online immediately for public review before any vote is taken.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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Secret ‘Improvement Plan’ for Elementary School
The board is set to approve a ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ for the elementary school without providing the document to the public. These plans can introduce new consultants, curricula, or data collection mandates that taxpayers must fund long-term.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the board and ask for the ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ in Item 15 to be released. Ask what new programs, staff, or consultants this plan requires and who will pay for them.
💰 Impact: New Mandates or Consultants
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