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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EUSTACE ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board Training by Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group?
The board is scheduling its ‘Team of 8’ training, which is often conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a registered lobby group that uses taxpayer money to lobby the state legislature against property tax relief, parental rights, and educational freedom.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION: Email the Board regarding Item 14: ‘Who will be conducting the Team of 8 training, and what is the cost? Taxpayers expect the district to use a training provider that does not lobby against the interests of parents and taxpayers, unlike TASB.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Undisclosed Library Book Purchases
The board is voting to approve new library book purchases without listing the specific titles, vendors, or total cost on the public agenda. This lack of transparency prevents parents and taxpayers from reviewing materials before they are placed in school libraries.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 13, please provide the public with a list of the books and the total cost being considered for purchase before the vote. Parents have a right to know what materials are being bought with their tax dollars for our school libraries.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classroom Materials
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Potential Slowdown of Public Records Requests
The board will vote on a calendar of ‘non-business days’ for Public Information Act (PIA) purposes, which is hidden on the consent agenda. While some closures are normal, an excessive number of non-business days can be used to legally delay the public’s access to government records.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: This item is on the Consent Agenda. Email the Board and ask that Item 8.B be pulled for separate discussion. Ask: ‘Please display the proposed calendar of non-business days and explain how it compares to previous years. We must ensure this calendar doesn’t create unnecessary delays for public information requests.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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