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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Discuss Operating Procedures in Secret
Under Item 11.C, the Board plans to discuss its ‘Board Operating Procedures’ in a closed-door executive session, outside of public view. Changes to how the board operates, such as rules for public comment or agenda setting, should be debated in the open, not in secret.
Response
DEMAND OPEN DELIBERATION: Contact the Board immediately. ‘I urge you to remove Item 11.C, ‘Board Operating Procedures,’ from the Executive Session agenda. Any discussion about how the Board governs itself must happen in open session where the public can observe.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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‘Matching Grant’ for Playground Lacks Details
The district plans to approve a ‘matching grant program’ with GameTime to purchase playground equipment under Item 10.D. The agenda provides no details on the total cost, the source of the grant funds, or what ‘matching’ requires from local taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board before the vote on Item 10.D. ‘What is the total cost of the playground project, what is the taxpayer’s share of the ‘matching grant,’ and are there any policy strings attached to this money? Please publish the full grant agreement before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Taxpayer Match
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Board Proposes Canceling December Meeting
The board is considering canceling its only regular meeting in December (Item 10.C). This reduces transparency and eliminates a key opportunity for public oversight and comment during the holiday season.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board and ask them not to cancel the December meeting. ‘Please vote NO on Item 10.C. The public deserves consistent and predictable opportunities for oversight, especially during the holiday season when families are paying close attention to school activities.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Oversight
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