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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DESOTO ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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$700k Cost Overrun on 2025 Bond Project
The board is set to approve a $697,724 change order for the DeSoto Athletics Project, part of the 2025 Bond program. This cost increase, blamed on city requirements and unexpected rock excavation, will be paid for by reallocating $600,000 in bond interest earnings and nearly $100,000 from contingency funds.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the DeSoto ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 8.A, why were city drainage requirements and rock excavation not identified during the initial 2025 bond planning? I demand a roll-call vote on this $700,000 cost overrun so taxpayers can see who is holding the district accountable for responsible project management.’
💰 Impact: $697,724 Cost Overrun
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Student Data Collection via ‘i-Ready’ Platform
The district is presenting student math performance data gathered through the ‘i-Ready’ diagnostic assessment platform under Item 5.B. These third-party platforms collect extensive data on students, which raises privacy concerns and questions about how the data is used, secured, and whether parents can opt out.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the DeSoto ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 5.B, what specific student data does the i-Ready platform collect? What are the district’s data privacy and security policies for this vendor, and is there a clear parental opt-out process?’
💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy Risk
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