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📍 Drive to WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLI Office   📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WEST RUSK COUNTY CONSOLIDATED ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
District Seeks to Increase Its Spending Limit
📅 November 16, 2026
The board will vote on increasing the district’s spending limit under Agenda Item 5.E. This action could authorize higher future spending, potentially leading to property tax increases without specific voter approval for the projects that spending will fund.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the West Rusk CCISD board before the meeting. Ask them: ‘Why is an increase to the spending limit necessary, how much is the proposed increase, and what specific new expenditures will this enable? I request a roll-call vote on Item 5.E.’

💰 Impact: Higher Property Taxes
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

New AI Policy Lacks Public Details
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is voting to approve a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy for the district. The text of this policy, which could impact student data privacy and curriculum, has not been made public in the agenda.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The district has not published the proposed ‘Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy’ in the agenda. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand they publish the full text of the policy for public review before any vote is taken on Item 5.D.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Student Data Risks
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