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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LA VEGA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Seeks Waiver on State-Mandated Campus Security
The board plans to approve a ‘Good Cause Exception’ to avoid complying with House Bill 3, which requires an armed security officer on every campus. The district’s resolution cites a ‘lack of available funding’ and confirms it will be approving a deficit budget for the school year.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: This is in Consent Agenda Item IX.B. Contact the La Vega ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Pull Item IX.B for a separate discussion and recorded vote. Why is the district running a deficit but can’t afford to implement state-mandated campus security?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Campus Security
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District to Spend $600k on Stadium Bleachers from Bond Savings
The district plans to spend $598,125 on new visitor-side stadium bleachers, funded by ‘bond saving/interest’ from a previous voter-approved bond. This major expense is being approved at the same meeting where the board claims it lacks funds for state-mandated armed security on every campus.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: This is in Consent Agenda Item IX.D. Contact the La Vega ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Pull Item IX.D for a separate vote. How can the district justify spending $600,000 on stadium bleachers while claiming it lacks funds for campus security?’
💰 Impact: $598,125 (Reallocated Bond Funds)
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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District to Use Lease-Purchase Debt for Band Instruments
The board will vote on a $215,756 two-year lease-purchase agreement for new band instruments. This is a form of debt that bypasses voter approval, adding to the district’s financial obligations without a public vote.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: This is in Consent Agenda Item IX.E. Contact the La Vega ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Pull Item IX.E for a separate vote. Taxpayers deserve transparency on all new debt, including lease-purchase agreements that bypass voters.’
💰 Impact: $215,756 (No Voter Approval)
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