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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DUNCANVILLE ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Purchases Over $100,000 on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve multiple purchases, each over $100,000, as part of a bundled consent vote under Item 8.D. The agenda provides no details on the vendors, specific costs, or purpose of these large expenditures, preventing public scrutiny before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND A VOTE: Open the file for Item 8.D in the official agenda to see the hidden vendors and costs. Email the Board: ‘Pull Item 8.D from the Consent Agenda. The public deserves to know the details of all purchases over $100,000 before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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$929,200 Architect Contract on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a $929,200 contract with WRA Architects for services at Reed Middle School and Nutrition Services. This major expenditure from bond funds is placed on the consent agenda, which allows for a single vote on multiple items without individual discussion.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees: ‘Pull Item 8.J from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. A contract of nearly $1 million deserves public deliberation, not a rubber stamp.’
💰 Impact: $929,200
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$690,000 Bond Manager Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a $690,000 contract extension for Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam (LAN) to continue managing bond projects. This significant consultant fee is on the consent agenda, bypassing public discussion before approval.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees: ‘Pull Item 8.K from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the details of a $690,000 bond management contract before it’s approved.’
💰 Impact: $690,000
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District Seeks Waiver to Keep More State Pre-K Funds
The district is asking the state for a waiver to bypass a law requiring it to pass at least 85% of state funding to its private Pre-K partner, Head Start. While the district provides classrooms and teachers, this move reduces the direct funding intended for the private provider and warrants closer financial scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board of Trustees regarding Item 8.E: ‘Please provide a full public accounting of the costs that justify seeking a waiver from the state’s 85% Pre-K funding pass-through requirement. Taxpayers need to see the numbers.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Partner Funding
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Public Comment Time Cut When More Citizens Engage
The district’s public forum guidelines automatically reduce speaker time from 3 minutes to 2 if more than five citizens sign up. This policy can limit public input on controversial topics precisely when more community feedback is needed.
Response
Email the Board of Trustees: ‘Public comment time should not be reduced when more citizens are engaged. Please amend the Public Forum Guidelines to ensure a consistent 3-minute speaking time for all residents.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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