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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DIBOLL 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 Moves to Delay Public Records Access
The board will vote on a resolution to designate 10 additional “nonbusiness days” for the specific purpose of extending the legal deadline to respond to Texas Public Information Act requests. This maneuver uses a new state law to slow down parents’ and taxpayers’ ability to get information and hold the district accountable.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Monday and sign up to speak against Memo #44. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and tell the board: ‘The Public Information Act is about transparency. Vote NO on any resolution designed to create strategic delays in releasing public records.’
💰 Impact: Delayed Public Accountability
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Taxpayer Funds Paid to Lobbying Group TASB
The district’s check register, buried in the consent agenda, includes a payment to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB uses taxpayer money from school districts to lobby the state legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes and less local control.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the Board of Trustees’ contact information. Email them: ‘I demand the monthly checks and bills be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Why are we sending taxpayer money to TASB, a group that lobbies against taxpayer interests in Austin?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague “Library Purchases” on Agenda
The board is set to approve unspecified “Library Purchases” under Memo #41, but the memo detailing the books or materials being purchased was not included in the public agenda packet. This prevents parents and taxpayers from reviewing the materials for age-appropriateness or ideological content before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Memo #41 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see what books are being purchased. Email the board: ‘Regarding Memo #41, please postpone the vote on library purchases until a complete list of materials is published for public review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Potential Easing of Spending Controls
The board will consider self-certifying a “Micro Purchase threshold” (Memo #42), but the details are not provided. This action often relates to federal grant rules and could increase the dollar amount the district can spend without seeking competitive bids, reducing oversight on taxpayer-funded purchases.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Memo #42 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the proposed new spending limit. Email the board: ‘What is the proposed new Micro Purchase threshold in Memo #42, and how will this change ensure taxpayers are still getting the best value?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Bidding Requirements
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