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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SANTA MARIA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed ‘Retention Pay’ Bonuses for All Staff
The board is voting to award ‘retention pay’ to all contract and non-contract employees, but the total cost and the source of the funds are not disclosed. This could be an unsustainable bonus program, potentially using one-time federal funds, that creates future budget holes taxpayers will be asked to fill.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Santa Maria ISD board regarding Financial and Operational Item 2. Ask: ‘What is the total cost of the proposed retention pay, what is the source of the funds, and is this a one-time payment or a recurring expense taxpayers will have to fund permanently?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Undisclosed District Improvement Plans Up for Vote
The board is scheduled to approve the Campus and District Improvement Plans, but the documents themselves are not included in the public agenda. These plans are often where districts embed controversial programs like social-emotional learning (SEL) or DEI initiatives, hidden from public view until after they are approved.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the district office before Tuesday’s meeting regarding Action Agenda Item 1. Demand the full text of the Campus and District Improvement Plans be posted online for public review before any vote is taken.
💰 Impact: Hidden Ideological Programs
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Vague Transportation Policy Change on Consent Agenda
A change to the district’s transportation policy, ‘CNC (Local)’, is buried in the consent agenda, which is typically passed without discussion. The agenda provides no details or attached documents explaining what this policy change actually does, preventing public oversight.
Response
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Contact the board and request that Consent Agenda Governance Item 1 be pulled for individual discussion and a recorded vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what is in the ‘CNC (Local)’ policy change before it is approved.
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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