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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming FLOYDADA COLLEGIATE ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Blank Check Budget Amendment
The board is voting to amend the current 2026-2027 budget with no public information about the amount of money or the purpose of the change. This lack of transparency allows for spending on new projects or priorities that have not been properly vetted or debated in public.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board and ask for a full, detailed explanation of Budget Amendment Item 9 to be presented before any vote is taken. ‘Taxpayers deserve to know what is being changed in the budget and why before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Vague ‘Investment of District Funds’ on Agenda
The board is set to take action on ‘Investment of District Funds’ with no supporting documentation or explanation. This vague item could be used to approve investment strategies that prioritize political agendas like ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) over the best financial return for taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND A PUBLIC POLICY: Contact the Board and demand that any action on Item 13 be postponed until a clear, public investment policy is presented. ‘The district’s sole investment priority should be fiduciary responsibility to the taxpayer, not political ESG scores.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Investments
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Grant-Funded Purchase Hides Potential Strings
The district is using unspecified ‘grant funds’ to purchase a College and Career Exploration Lab. While using grants can save local tax dollars initially, federal grants often come with long-term strings attached, such as data sharing mandates or requirements to fund the program locally once the grant money runs out.
Response
ASK THE SOURCE: Contact the Board regarding Item 10 and ask: ‘What is the specific source of these grant funds? Please provide the grant agreement so the public can review any long-term obligations for the district.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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Federal Strings Attached to Pre-K Program
The district plans to partner with SPCAA Head Start, a federally funded program. These partnerships often come with federal mandates on curriculum, staffing, and data collection that can persist long after the initial agreement, creating unfunded obligations for local taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office regarding Item 7.G and ask for the full partnership agreement to be posted online before the vote. Ask the board: ‘What long-term staffing and curriculum requirements are attached to this Head Start partnership?’
💰 Impact: Unfunded Federal Mandates
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Improvement Plans Approved Without Public Review
The board is set to approve the Campus and District Improvement Plans under the consent agenda, bundling them with routine items. These documents often contain new ideological initiatives like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or DEI, but they have not been made public for review.
Response
PULL FOR A VOTE: Contact the Board and demand Item 7.H be pulled from the consent agenda for a separate discussion. Ask them to publish the full text of the improvement plans online immediately so parents can review them before a vote.
💰 Impact: Hidden Ideological Agendas
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