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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LITTLE CYPRESS-MAURICEVILLE CISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Hires Firm to Plan New Bond Debt
The district is taking action to hire a “Bond Planning Firm.” This is the first official step toward placing a new, large-scale bond package on the ballot, which will almost certainly lead to higher property taxes for residents.
Response
GET INVOLVED EARLY: Contact the District Office. ‘Regarding Item 5, I urge the board to select a bond planning firm committed to a transparent, citizen-led process. The final bond package must be unbundled, allowing voters to approve individual projects, not an all-or-nothing wish list.’
💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Hikes
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Board to Discuss Refinancing Public Debt
The board is holding a discussion on “Refunding of Bonds,” which means refinancing existing debt. While this can save money, it can also be a tactic to extend debt payments further into the future or even borrow more money without voter approval, a move known as “scoop and toss.”
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office. ‘Regarding the bond refunding discussion in Item 3, please ensure any future proposal demonstrates clear taxpayer savings without extending the term of the debt. The public deserves to see the full analysis before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Potential Debt Restructuring
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Votes Planned on Undisclosed Closed-Door Discussions
The board is meeting in a closed-door “Executive Session” to discuss personnel. The agenda then allows them to immediately take action on these secret discussions without public deliberation, reducing transparency and accountability.
Response
DEMAND A PUBLIC VOTE: Contact the District Office. ‘After the Executive Session for Item 6, I demand that any resulting action under Item 7 be clearly stated for the public record and that a separate, recorded roll-call vote be taken on each distinct action.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Oversight
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