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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TRINITY ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Multiple Financial Items Bundled on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a bundle of financial items—including bills, investments, and amendments—with a single vote and no public discussion. This process can be used to hide controversial spending, such as payments to lobbyists or consultants, from taxpayer scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Trinity ISD Board and ask them to ‘Pull Item 5.A from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a recorded vote. Taxpayers deserve transparency on how their money is being spent.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Action on Employee Bonuses Without Disclosing Cost
The board will vote on giving employees bonus checks without disclosing the total cost or the source of the funds in the agenda. Using one-time federal grant money for these payments can create future budget shortfalls and expectations that local taxpayers will have to fund later.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Trinity ISD Board: ‘Before voting on Item 6.A, please disclose the total cost of the employee bonuses and confirm the funding source. This spending must be sustainable for local taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Potential Budget Hole
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Vague ‘Update of Grants’ Hides Potential Federal Strings
The agenda includes an ‘Update of Grants’ with no information about which grants are involved or what conditions are attached. Federal grants often come with strings that can lead to unfunded mandates, data-sharing requirements, or ideological curriculum changes that local taxpayers are later forced to fund.
Response
ASK FOR THE DETAILS: Contact the Trinity ISD Board: ‘Regarding Item 4.D, please provide a public report on the grants being discussed, including their funding source and any attached requirements. Taxpayers must be aware of any long-term obligations.’
💰 Impact: Unfunded Mandates
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