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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GATESVILLE ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer Funds Sent to Lobbying Group
The board will vote on a fuel purchasing agreement (Item 11.F) with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a registered lobby group that uses money from member districts to lobby against property tax relief, school choice, and other taxpayer-friendly reforms in Austin.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board before the meeting. ‘I demand Item 11.F be pulled for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Gatesville ISD should not send taxpayer money to organizations like TASB that lobby against taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Supports Anti-Taxpayer Lobbying
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Potential Board Training by Lobby Group
The agenda notes upcoming ‘Team of 8’ training for the school board scheduled for January 11, 2027. This training is frequently conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), an organization that lobbies against taxpayer interests like property tax caps and educational freedom.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION NOW: Contact the Board. ‘Regarding future item 14.B, who is providing the ‘Team of 8′ training scheduled for January 11, 2027? The board should seek training from pro-taxpayer organizations, not from lobby groups like TASB.’
💰 Impact: Lobby Group Indoctrination
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Undisclosed Library Book Purchases
The board is scheduled to approve library book purchases without providing a public list of the titles or their cost. This lack of transparency prevents parents and taxpayers from reviewing materials for age-appropriateness or ideological content before they are bought with public funds.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 11.H, please publish the full list of proposed library books for public review before the vote. Taxpayers have a right to know what materials are being purchased for students.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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