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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BELTON ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Superintendent Contract Renewal Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve the Superintendent’s contract as part of a bundled ‘consent agenda’ vote, preventing public discussion. This is a major financial commitment, and taxpayers have a right to know the salary, bonus structure, and other terms before it is approved without debate.
Response
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND A VOTE: Contact the Belton ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘Pull Item 7.L from the consent agenda. The Superintendent’s contract must be discussed and voted on in open session, with the full document available to the public beforehand.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Salary & Perks
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Over $100k for ‘Targeted Campus Support’ Consultant
The district plans to approve an expenditure over $100,000 to the ‘Bailey Education Group’ for ‘Targeted Campus Support.’ This vague contract is buried in the consent agenda, preventing public discussion on what services are being provided and how success will be measured.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Belton ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘Pull Consent Item 7.E.1 for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what the Bailey Education Group is being paid over $100,000 to do.’
💰 Impact: Over $100,000
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Student Expression Policy Change on Consent Agenda
A second reading and potential final approval of a policy update on ‘Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Expression’ is on the consent agenda. Changes to this policy could impact students’ First Amendment rights and should be debated publicly, not passed in a bundled vote.
Response
DEMAND A VOTE: Contact the Belton ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘Pull Item 7.M.1 from the consent agenda for a full discussion. Any change to student expression policy deserves a public debate and a recorded vote.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Student Rights
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Legal Agreement with School Law Firm on Consent Agenda
The district is approving a ‘Telephone Consultation Agreement’ with the law firm Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz, P.C. These firms often advise districts in ways that align with lobbying groups like TASB, potentially working against taxpayer interests in transparency and accountability.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Belton ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘Regarding Item 7.K, please publish the agreement with Eichelbaum Wardell. Taxpayers need to know the cost and scope of this legal consultation before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Fees
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘School Improvement Plans’ Up for Action
The board will vote on unspecified ‘School Improvement Plans.’ Without the actual plans attached for public review, taxpayers cannot know if they contain new curricula, costly consultant services, or student data collection programs.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Belton ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘Before voting on Item 5.A, please make the full text of the School Improvement Plans available to the public. We need to see the details and costs.’
💰 Impact: Potential Consultant Fees
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