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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EVANT ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Dues Hidden in Accounts Payable
The district is set to approve a $2,000 payment to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), a group that lobbies the Legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights. This payment is bundled in the ‘Accounts Payable’ list on the consent agenda, where it is less likely to receive public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Evant ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘I demand Consent Item 6.2, Accounts Payable, be pulled for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote on the $2,000 payment to TASB Inc. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund a lobby that works against them.’
💰 Impact: $2,000 to Lobby Against Taxpayers
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More Lobbying Fees Buried in Credit Card Bill
A credit card statement buried in the consent agenda reveals the district paid $1,295.14 in membership fees to the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). Like TASB, TASA is an Austin-based lobby that advocates for policies that often lead to higher spending and less local control.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Evant ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding Consent Item 6.2, I demand a separate discussion and roll-call vote on the $1,295.14 in payments to TASA.net. Why are our tax dollars funding Austin lobbyists?’
💰 Impact: $1,295 to Lobby Against Taxpayers
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Vague Consultant Contract for ‘Planning Grant’
The board will vote on a ‘Professional Services Agreement’ related to a ‘RPEP Planning Grant.’ The agenda provides no details on the consultant, the cost, the deliverables, or any long-term obligations tied to the grant, preventing public oversight.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Evant ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Before voting on Item 7.1, please publish the full Professional Services Agreement. Who is the vendor, what is the total cost, and what ongoing obligations will this grant create for local taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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