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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HEDLEY ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Potential Vote to Dissolve Hedley ISD
The board will hold a closed-door session with an attorney and then may vote to approve a ‘school district consolidation.’ This could dissolve Hedley ISD and merge it with another district, a monumental decision affecting local control, property taxes, and the community’s identity, with no details provided to the public beforehand.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: This is a vote on the future of Hedley ISD. Show up to the meeting on November 16th and demand the board explain the full details of the ‘consolidation’ plan under Item IV and delay any vote until the community has been fully briefed and consulted.
💰 Impact: Loss of Local Control
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Board to Appoint New Trustee, Bypassing Voters
Following the president’s resignation, the board will consider appointing a replacement for the Place 1 vacancy instead of leaving it open until the next election. Appointing a trustee, especially right before a major vote on district consolidation, denies voters their right to choose their representative and could install a deciding vote on the district’s future.
Response
DEMAND AN ELECTION: Contact the Hedley ISD board before the meeting. Regarding Item VIII, state: ‘Do not appoint a trustee to Place 1. Let the voters decide who represents them in the May election, especially with a consolidation vote on the table.’
💰 Impact: Denying a Public Vote
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Vote to Sell School-Owned Housing
The board may vote to sell school-owned housing after discussing it in a closed-door session. Taxpayers deserve to know the proposed sale price, the buyer, and why the district is selling public assets. This decision should be made in the open with full financial details provided.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Hedley ISD board before the meeting. Ask for the details on Item V: ‘What is the proposed sale price for the school housing, who is the buyer, and how will the proceeds be used? This vote should not happen without full transparency.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Sale Price
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Undisclosed Library Book Purchases
The board is set to approve a new list of library books without disclosing the titles on the public agenda. Parents and taxpayers have a right to know what books are being purchased with their money for the school library. The district should provide the full list for public review before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The list of books for Item XII is not public. Contact the Hedley ISD administration and demand the full list of proposed library books be posted online before the board votes.
💰 Impact: Politicized Content in Library
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