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📍 Drive to INGRAM ISD Office   📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming INGRAM ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
District Paying Taxpayer-Funded Lobby Group for Services
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is reviewing a ‘Facility Assessment’ from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) under item V.2. TASB is a lobbying organization that uses taxpayer money to lobby the Texas Legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes and less local control. This assessment deepens the district’s financial ties to a group that actively works against taxpayer interests in Austin.
Response

DEMAND ANSWERS: This is an ‘Information’ item, but the board needs to know taxpayers are watching. Contact the Ingram ISD Board: ‘Please disclose the cost of the TASB Facility Assessment under item V.2 and explain why the district is paying a lobby group for this service instead of a neutral third party. I urge you to sever all financial ties with TASB.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Service Fees
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Payouts for Staff Resignations
📅 November 16, 2026
Under item VI.2, the board will vote on an ‘Incentive’ program to encourage early retirements or resignations. While sometimes used to manage budgets, these programs can also be costly taxpayer-funded payouts with little public oversight on the terms or total financial impact.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Ingram ISD Board: ‘Before voting on Item VI.2, the Early Notification Incentive, please publicly state the total estimated cost of this program and the projected long-term savings. Taxpayers deserve to see the math before you approve these payouts.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Payouts
WATCH (LEVEL 3)
Potential Vote on Secret ‘Executive Session’ Items
📅 November 16, 2026
Item IX.1 allows the board to vote on matters discussed behind closed doors in ‘Executive Session.’ This standard but opaque procedure can be used to approve personnel settlements or legal actions with little public warning or debate, potentially committing taxpayer funds without transparency.
Response

STAY AND WATCH: The board may take surprise votes on items discussed in secret under Item IX.1. Attend the meeting or watch the recording to see what they vote on and demand they explain any financial commitments made.

💰 Impact: Potential Undisclosed Payouts
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