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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming FREER ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Appoint Unelected Trustee to Vacant Seat
The board will meet in a closed-door executive session to discuss and then vote in open session to appoint a new member to fill the vacancy for Place 6. This appointee will have full voting power over taxes and policy without being chosen by the voters in an election.
Response
URGE A TRANSPARENT PROCESS: Contact the Freer ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘The community deserves a say in who represents them. Urge the board to conduct public interviews of all applicants for the Place 6 vacancy before making an appointment in open session on Item 30.A.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Voters
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Consultant Report May Signal Future Bond or Debt
The district will receive a ‘Facility Assessment Report’ from the consulting firm Wildan. These types of assessments are often the first step in justifying a multi-million dollar bond election or other forms of long-term debt for facility upgrades.
Response
MONITOR FOR FUTURE DEBT: Pay close attention to the presentation on Item 21. Ask the board if this assessment is a prelude to a bond election and demand that any future debt proposals be transparent and not bundle wants with needs.
💰 Impact: Precursor to Future Debt
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vote on Undisclosed Purchases Over $10,000
The board is scheduled to approve purchases exceeding $10,000, but the agenda provides no details on what is being bought, from which vendors, or for what total cost. This lack of transparency prevents public scrutiny of significant spending.
Response
DEMAND DETAILS BEFORE THE VOTE: Contact the Freer ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 11, taxpayers deserve to see a detailed list of all proposed purchases over $10,000 before the board votes to approve them. Please release this information immediately.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vote on Undisclosed Budget Amendments
The board plans to vote on one or more amendments to the budget, but the agenda provides no information about what is being changed, which funds are being moved, or the financial impact. This prevents taxpayers from seeing how their money is being reallocated mid-year.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON BUDGET CHANGES: Contact the Freer ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Before voting on Item 10, please provide a public summary of all proposed budget amendments, including the dollar amounts and the reason for each change.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Changes
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Approval of Health Curriculum Committee Members
The board will approve members for the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), which provides recommendations on health curriculum, including sensitive topics. The composition of this committee directly impacts what students are taught about health and human sexuality.
Response
ENSURE PARENTAL REPRESENTATION: Contact the Freer ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 20, please confirm that the proposed SHAC committee list reflects the values of the community and has strong parental representation. Publish the list of nominees before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Influence Over Curriculum
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