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📍 Drive to PRESIDIO ISD Office   📅 Wednesday, November 18, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming PRESIDIO ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
Undisclosed Employee Bonuses
📅 November 18, 2026
The board is considering an ‘incentive bonus for district employees’ with no disclosed total cost or funding source. Taxpayers have a right to know how much this will cost and whether it’s being paid for with one-time funds that create future budget holes.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board before the meeting (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). Ask: ‘What is the total cost of the employee bonuses in Item 16, and what is the source of the funds? Taxpayers deserve to see the numbers before you vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Grant Funding and Potential Federal Strings
📅 November 18, 2026
The board will receive an update on ‘current grants, programs and status’ under Item 8. Federal grants often come with ideological strings attached or create new staff positions that local taxpayers must fund permanently after the grant money runs out.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for a list of all grants being discussed in Item 8. Ask the board: ‘What are the long-term costs and policy requirements associated with each grant?’

💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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