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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LIBERTY ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Large Tech Purchases Lack Public Details
The board plans to approve two E-Rate purchases, one explicitly ‘over $100,000,’ for networking equipment and fiber. The agenda provides no details on the total cost, the vendor, or the terms of the agreement, preventing public scrutiny before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Liberty ISD Board. ‘Regarding Items 6.B and 6.C, please publish the proposed contracts and total costs for the E-Rate purchases before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the details on any spending over $100,000.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Federal COVID Funds Tucked into Consent Agenda
The board is bundling reports on federal ESSER (COVID-relief) spending into the consent agenda, where items are passed in a single vote without individual discussion. These federal funds often come with ideological strings attached and can create future funding cliffs that local taxpayers must cover when the money runs out.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Liberty ISD Board. ‘I request that Item 6.A.1 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion. Taxpayers deserve to know how federal ESSER funds are being spent and what future obligations they create.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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Undisclosed Athletics Partnership Agreement
The board is set to approve a ‘Partnership Agreement’ with the vendor Game One for athletics. The financial terms, length of the contract, and obligations for the district are not disclosed in the agenda, preventing public review of the deal.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 6.E attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the terms of the ‘Game One’ contract. Contact the Liberty ISD Board and ask for the contract to be publicly posted well before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Terms
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