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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DIBOLL ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Blank Check for ‘Purchases over $50,000’
The board is set to approve unspecified purchases over $50,000 with no supporting documentation or vendor information provided on the agenda. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from knowing how their money is being spent before the vote.
Response
DEMAND A DELAY: Contact the Diboll ISD board and demand they table the vote on ‘Purchases over $50,000’ until a detailed list of vendors, items, and costs is made public. ‘Taxpayers deserve to see the details before you spend their money.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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New Investment Policy May Hide ESG Mandates
The board will vote on a new Investment Policy Resolution. These policies can be used to introduce ‘Environmental, Social, and Governance’ (ESG) criteria, which prioritizes political agendas over securing the highest possible financial return for taxpayers.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Diboll ISD board and ask for a copy of the proposed ‘Investment Policy Resolution (Memo #54)’ before the meeting. Urge them to vote NO on any policy that does not make fiduciary duty and maximizing returns the sole objective.
💰 Impact: Lower Investment Returns
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vote to Sell Public Property Without Details
Following a closed session, the board will vote on a resolution to sell district-owned real property. The agenda provides no details about the property, the buyer, or the sale price, making it impossible to know if taxpayers are getting a fair deal.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Diboll ISD board. ‘Before voting on the sale of real property (Memo #56), please publicly state the property address, the proposed buyer, the sale price, and the most recent appraised value.’
💰 Impact: Potential Loss of Assets
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Unknown ‘LASO 5’ Grant on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve an application for a grant titled ‘LASO 5’ as part of the bundled consent agenda. Grants, especially from federal sources, often come with ideological strings or create long-term costs for local taxpayers after the initial funds run out.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Diboll ISD board and ask them to pull the ‘LASO 5’ grant application from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. ‘Taxpayers need to know the terms and future obligations of this grant before you apply.’
💰 Impact: Potential Federal Strings
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Unexplained Transfer to Capital Projects Fund
The board will vote on transferring an unspecified amount from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund. This move lacks transparency and could be used to fund projects outside the normal budget process without clear public oversight.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION: Contact the Diboll ISD board regarding the ‘transfer from General Fund to Capital Projects Fund (Memo #53)’. ‘What is the amount of the transfer, and what specific projects will it fund that are not already in the voter-approved bond plan?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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