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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LONGVIEW ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying: Appointing TASB Delegate
The board is appointing a delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) state convention. TASB is a taxpayer-funded organization that actively lobbies the Texas Legislature against policies like property tax relief, spending caps, and educational freedom.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Longview ISD Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding the Action Agenda item to name a TASB Delegate, I demand a roll-call vote. Taxpayers should not fund organizations that lobby against our interests. Vote NO on sending a delegate.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Vendor ‘Incentive’ Locks in 5-Year Contract
The district is renewing a five-year custodial contract with SSC Service Solutions. The vendor is providing a $500,000 ‘partner incentive’ that locks the district into the full term, potentially preventing taxpayers from getting a better deal if service quality drops or a more competitive bid becomes available.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Longview ISD Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding the SSC contract renewal, what is the total cost over five years? A $500,000 ‘incentive’ is just a loan from the vendor that taxpayers will repay. Re-bid this contract instead of accepting a deal that locks us in.’
💰 Impact: $500,000 ‘Golden Handcuff’
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Using Bond Funds for Unspecified Projects
The board is approving up to $500,000 from ‘Proposition A’ bond funds to pay for additional design and management work on the Natatorium and Transportation projects. This shuffles money between bond propositions, blurring the lines of what voters specifically approved and reducing transparency.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Longview ISD Board (see Official Agenda link for contact info). ‘Regarding the approval of fees from Proposition A, voters approved funds for specific projects. Shuffling money between propositions undermines voter trust. Please provide a full accounting of these ‘additional scopes’ before the vote.’
💰 Impact: $500,000 Bond Scope Creep
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