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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming THRALL ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vote on Undisclosed Purchase Over $25,000
Item 12.B asks the board to approve ‘Purchases Greater than $25,000’ with no further information provided. The agenda does not state what is being bought, from which vendor, or for what purpose, representing a significant failure of transparency for a major expenditure.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Thrall ISD board immediately. ‘Table Item 12.B until the administration provides the public with a detailed breakdown of the proposed purchase(s), including vendor, purpose, and total cost. Do not approve a blank check for over $25,000.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed ($25,000+)
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New Library Books Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve new library book orders for both the Middle School and Elementary School as part of the bundled consent agenda (Items 5.C and 5.D). This process prevents public review of the specific titles being purchased with taxpayer money, potentially allowing controversial or age-inappropriate materials into school libraries without parental knowledge.
Response
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Contact the Thrall ISD board. ‘Pull Items 5.C and 5.D from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. The public deserves to see the full list of proposed library books before they are purchased.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Library Books
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Taxpayer-Funded Conference for Lobbying Group
The board is set to approve paying conference fees for the Texas Association of Mid-Size Schools (TAMS) under Consent Item 5.B. While presented as professional development, TAMS engages in legislative advocacy, meaning local tax dollars could be indirectly supporting lobbying efforts in Austin.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Thrall ISD board. ‘Regarding Consent Item 5.B, what is the total cost for the TAMS conference, and what is the district’s policy on using taxpayer funds for organizations that lobby the legislature?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Support
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