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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SLATON ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Vote on 62-Acre Land Purchase with Undisclosed Cost
The board will vote to authorize the purchase of a 62.30-acre tract of land without disclosing the purchase price or the source of funds to the public. A ‘Bond Information’ discussion item immediately follows, suggesting this purchase is a precursor to asking taxpayers for more debt.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Slaton ISD board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item V.D, what is the purchase price for the 62.30-acre property, and how will it be funded? Taxpayers deserve to know the cost before the board authorizes this purchase.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Land Purchase Price
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Board May Slow Public Records Access
The board is voting on a resolution to designate ‘non-business days’ for 2027. While this can be for standard holidays, this mechanism can be used to delay responses to Texas Public Information Act requests, making it harder for citizens to get timely information from their government.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Slaton ISD board and ask for a copy of the proposed resolution for Item V.C. Ensure the list of ‘non-business days’ is limited to standard federal and state holidays and is not an attempt to obstruct public information requests.
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague ‘Improvement Plan’ Vote Lacks Public Details
The board will vote on a ‘Local Improvement Plan’ for two schools without providing the plan itself for public review in the agenda. These plans can be vehicles for introducing controversial curricula, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs, or federal grant requirements with long-term costs hidden from taxpayers.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Slaton ISD board and request that the ‘Local Improvement Plan’ under Item V.B be posted online for public review before the vote. Ask: ‘Does this plan include new curriculum, SEL programs, or accept federal funds with strings attached?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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