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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LAREDO ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Dues to TASB
The district’s monthly disbursements, listed under Consent Item 1, include multiple payments totaling $2,747.25 to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is an organization that lobbies the Texas Legislature, often against taxpayer interests like property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘I demand the disbursements in Consent Item 1 be pulled for a separate vote. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund TASB’s lobbying against our interests. Please vote NO on these payments.’
💰 Impact: $2,747.25 in Lobbying Dues
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Spending $500,000 on Cafeteria Consultant
The board will vote on budget amendment BA #2627-13, a $500,000 expenditure from the Food Service Fund for cafeteria steamers and a ‘food kitchen consultant.’ This large expenditure will reduce the fund’s balance and relies on a vaguely defined consultant role with no public contract or deliverables.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding BA #2627-13, what are the specific deliverables for the food kitchen consultant? Please publish the contract before spending half a million dollars from the Food Service fund.’
💰 Impact: $500,000 (Reduced Fund Balance)
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Policy Change to Name Buildings for Living People
Under Item 5, the board is considering a revision to policy CW (LOCAL) that would remove the requirement that school facilities only be named for deceased individuals. This change opens the door to naming buildings after living politicians or other figures, potentially for political reasons.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Laredo ISD Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 5, please vote NO on changing the facility naming policy. This opens the door to political favoritism and moves away from honoring those with a complete legacy of service.’
💰 Impact: Political Favoritism
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Agenda item BA #2627-12 proposes a $250,000 budget amendment to use interest earnings from a 2018 bond for technology equipment and cabling. The specific attachment detailing this transfer was referenced in the agenda but its text was not provided.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘BA262712’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the details of this $250,000 transfer of bond interest earnings.
💰 Impact: $250,000 (Bond Interest)
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