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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LONDON ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Large Purchases Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve multiple purchases, each over $50,000, without individual discussion by bundling them into the consent agenda. This practice limits transparency and prevents public scrutiny of significant spending.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the London ISD board and demand that Item 9.B, ‘Purchases Over $50,000,’ be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent before it’s approved.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Undisclosed Security Contract
The board plans to vote on a new security contract without providing the contract text or key details like the vendor, cost, or contract term. While security is vital, these contracts represent a significant financial commitment and must be reviewed publicly.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the London ISD board to request that the proposed ‘Security Contract’ under Item 10.A be made public before the meeting. Ask for the vendor’s name, total cost, and contract length to ensure this is a responsible use of taxpayer funds.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Cost
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Vague Resolution to Earmark Construction Funds
The board is voting on a resolution to ‘designate’ the construction fund balance. This could be a maneuver to earmark money for specific projects without a direct public vote, potentially bypassing taxpayer oversight on how leftover bond or construction money is spent.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the London ISD board and ask for the full text of the ‘Designated Construction Fund Balance Resolution’ (Item 10.C). Ask what specific projects these funds are being earmarked for and why this isn’t part of a more transparent capital planning vote.
💰 Impact: Earmarking Funds Without Oversight
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Vague End-of-Year Budget Amendment
The board will vote on a budget amendment for the fourth quarter of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. No details or attached documents are provided, making it impossible for the public to see what spending is being increased, decreased, or shifted.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the London ISD board and ask for the full text and financial breakdown of Agenda Item 8.D, the ‘Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment,’ to be posted online before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the details before their money is moved.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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