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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming AQUILLA ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague ‘Finance’ Item on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a ‘Finance’ item as part of a bundled vote (Consent Agenda) with no public discussion. This common tactic can be used to pass significant or controversial spending without scrutiny from taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Aquilla ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I demand Consent Item IV.b, ‘Finance,’ be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see exactly what is being paid for before it’s approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Undefined ‘Community Relations Stipend’
The board will vote on a ‘Community Relations Stipend’ with no public details on the recipient, the amount, or the specific duties involved. This lack of transparency raises questions about how taxpayer money is being spent and for what purpose.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Aquilla ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item IX, the ‘Community Relations Stipend,’ please provide the amount, the recipient, and a detailed justification for this spending before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what this stipend is for.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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