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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GREAT HEARTS TEXAS agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Mid-Year Budget Revision Lacks Detail
The board is voting to approve a ‘Revised’ annual budget for the current school year. Changes to an already-approved budget can be used to fund new, unscrutinized programs or spending, but no details of the revisions are provided in the agenda.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board at GHTXBoardofDirectors@greatheartstxschools.org: ‘Before voting on Item IV.B.3, the Revised Budget, please provide a summary of all changes from the originally approved budget. Taxpayers deserve to know where their money is being reallocated.’
💰 Impact: Potential for Hidden Spending
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Undisclosed Vendor Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is ratifying a ‘Performance Agreement’ with an entity called ‘Nova Online’ without a separate discussion or vote. The cost, terms, and purpose of this agreement are not disclosed on the agenda, hiding a potential financial commitment from public view.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board at GHTXBoardofDirectors@greatheartstxschools.org: ‘Regarding Item III.C, the Nova Online Performance Agreement must be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion. What are the terms and total cost of this contract?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Policy Change Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is approving a new ‘Employee Complaints and Grievances Policy’ as part of a bundled vote, preventing public discussion. Without the text of the policy, it is impossible to know if it impacts employee speech rights or introduces ideological frameworks for handling complaints.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board at GHTXBoardofDirectors@greatheartstxschools.org: ‘I request that Item III.B, the Employee Grievances Policy, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Policy changes should not be hidden in a bundled vote.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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