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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EDGEWOOD ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer Funds Sent to Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
Item 5.L discusses a payment to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for a risk management plan. TASB is one of the most powerful lobby groups in Austin, consistently working against property tax relief, school choice, and transparency for taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) and demand Item 5.L be discussed openly with a roll-call vote. ‘Why are our tax dollars funding TASB, a lobby group that works against the interests of Edgewood ISD taxpayers? Find a risk management provider that doesn’t use our money to lobby against us.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Restrictive Public Comment Rules Limit Citizen Input
The board’s stated policy requires citizens to sign up and submit all materials by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the 5:00 p.m. meeting. This creates a significant barrier for working parents and taxpayers, effectively limiting public participation and accountability.
Response
DEMAND FAIR ACCESS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) and demand they reform the public comment policy described in Item 2. ‘Requiring same-day sign-up and material submission by 5 PM for a 5 PM meeting silences working families. Move the deadline to the day before the meeting to ensure all voices can be heard.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague ‘Revenue Partners’ Contract Lacks Details
The board is discussing adopting ‘School Revenue Partners’ to act as a publisher for the district under Item 5.H. The agenda provides no details on what this partnership entails, what kind of ‘revenue’ will be generated, or what content will be published or advertised to students.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link) before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 5.H, what are the terms of the agreement with School Revenue Partners? Taxpayers deserve to see the full contract and understand how this partnership will affect our students before any vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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