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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LEWISVILLE ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board Committee Dedicated to Legislative Lobbying
The Board of Trustees is reviewing its committee structure, which includes a ‘Legislative Advocacy Committee.’ This committee formalizes the district’s use of taxpayer resources to lobby the state legislature, often against the interests of those same taxpayers on issues like property tax relief and school choice.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item L.5.a, the Legislative Advocacy Committee must operate in the open. Please publish a full accounting of all taxpayer funds spent on lobbying, including dues to organizations like TASB, and a list of all legislative positions the district has taken.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Consultant Plan Uses District Officials for Private Fundraising
Under Item L.1.a, the district is reviewing a report from consultant ‘Academic Advancement Partners’ outlining a multi-million dollar fundraising campaign for its private foundation. The plan calls for using the LISD Superintendent, Board Chair, and school principals in key volunteer leadership roles, blurring the line between public education and private fundraising.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item L.1.a, what is the total cost of the ‘Academic Advancement Partners’ contract? Why are top LISD officials being tasked with leading a private foundation’s fundraising campaign instead of focusing 100% on their core educational duties?’
💰 Impact: Mission Drift
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