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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MOUNT PLEASANT ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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New Facility Planned with No Funding Source Disclosed
The district is moving forward with a new ‘Multi-Purpose Facility’ at the high school, starting the procurement process for design and construction. The agenda provides no information on how this major capital project will be funded, opening the door for the district to take on debt without voter approval through mechanisms like Certificates of Obligation.
Response
DEMAND ANSWERS ON FUNDING: Contact the board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 9.B.1, how will the Multi-Purpose Facility be funded? Taxpayers demand that any new debt for this project be put before the voters for approval.’
💰 Impact: Potential Debt Without Voter Approval
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Appoint Unelected Trustee
The school board is appointing a new trustee to fill a vacancy rather than holding a special election. This allows the board to hand-pick a member who will then have the advantage of incumbency in the next election, bypassing the voters’ direct choice.
Response
ATTEND THE MEETING: The board is appointing a new trustee under Item 4. Show up to see who is chosen and how they vote, as this person will represent you without ever having been on a ballot.
💰 Impact: Voter Choice Bypassed
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Key District and Campus Plans Hidden from Public
The board is scheduled to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans, which set the academic and operational strategy for the entire district. These critical documents are often where ideological programs are embedded, but they have not been attached to the public agenda for review before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The District and Campus Improvement Plans under Item 10.D.1 are not attached. Contact the district office and demand these plans be posted online for public review immediately, before the board votes on them.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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