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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BRIDGE CITY ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Budget Spends $2.35 Million More Than It Takes In
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 26, 2026 |
The proposed 2026-2027 budget shows the district plans to spend $46.1 million while only collecting $43.8 million in revenue. This $2.35 million shortfall, which exactly matches the line item for “Facilities Acquisition and Construction,” will likely be covered by draining the district’s savings account (fund balance). This is not a sustainable way to operate and could lead to future tax hikes or program cuts.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item VI.A, how will the district cover the $2.35 million budget shortfall? Is this coming from the fund balance? What is the plan for fiscal sustainability so this doesn’t lead to a future tax increase?’
💰 Impact: $2.35 Million deficit spending
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Vote on New Library Books with No Public List
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 26, 2026 |
The board is scheduled to vote on acquiring new library materials under agenda item VI.B. However, the district has not provided a list of the proposed books or any associated documents for public review. Parents and taxpayers have a right to see what materials are being purchased with their money before the board approves them.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board of Trustees. ‘Postpone the vote on Item VI.B until a complete list of proposed library materials is made public for parental review. Taxpayers deserve to see what they are buying for our students.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed cost for unlisted library materials.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Blank Check for Regional Service Center Contract
| 📅 Vote Scheduled August 26, 2026 |
The board is voting to approve a “Contracted Services Agreement” with the Region 5 Education Service Center (ESC) under item VI.C. The agenda provides no copy of the contract, no description of the services being purchased, and no cost. ESCs can be a source of ideological training for teachers. Voting on an undisclosed contract is a failure of transparency.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item VI.C, please publish the full contract with Region 5 ESC, including the scope of work and total cost, before any vote is taken. The public deserves to know what services are being purchased.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed cost for unknown services.
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 0) |
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Taxpayer Win: District Budgets Zero Dollars for Lobbying
| 📅 Budget Adoption August 26, 2026 |
The adopted budget document for 2026-2027 includes a specific line item for “Lobbying” under General Administration and allocates $0 to it. This is a positive step for fiscal transparency and ensures local tax dollars are not being used to lobby against taxpayer interests in Austin.
How to Secure It
ACKNOWLEDGE AND ENCOURAGE: Email the Board of Trustees. ‘Thank you for budgeting $0 for lobbying in the 2026-27 budget. We appreciate you keeping our local tax dollars focused on the classroom and not on Austin politics.’
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