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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LOVEJOY ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Reveals $617,960 Security Funding Gap
A presentation on the district’s safety program reveals a $617,960 annual funding gap between the program’s cost and state funding. This shortfall from an unfunded state mandate is paid for directly by local property taxpayers.
Response
USE THE DISTRICT’S DATA: Email your state representative and senator. ‘Lovejoy ISD’s own data, presented in Item 11, shows a $617,960 annual shortfall for state-mandated security. Fully fund state safety mandates to provide property tax relief.’
💰 Impact: $617,960 Unfunded Mandate
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Board Subcommittee Presents on School Choice Legislation
The Board’s Legislative Subcommittee is using public resources for a presentation on a federal ‘Education Freedom Tax Credit’ program. This represents the district engaging in legislative advocacy on a controversial school choice topic, which is a form of taxpayer-funded lobbying.
Response
DEMAND NEUTRALITY: Email the Board. ‘The presentation for Item 19 uses district resources to advocate on a specific legislative issue. The board’s job is to run the district, not to lobby for controversial federal programs on the taxpayer’s dime.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Board to Appoint Health Council for Sensitive Curriculum
The board will approve members for the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) under agenda item 10.H. This council is legally required to make recommendations on curriculum for sensitive topics like family violence, sex trafficking, and fentanyl abuse, which can open the door to controversial materials being introduced in classrooms.
Response
EMAIL THE BOARD: ‘Regarding Item 10.H, parents must be central to the SHAC process. Please ensure the council’s meetings are transparent, well-publicized, and that all curriculum recommendations are made available for public review well before any board vote.’ Contact info is on the district website.
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents on Curriculum
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Eliminates $370,000 Projected Deficit
The district’s budget update shows that a projected $370,000 deficit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year was eliminated through cost savings and revenue adjustments. This was achieved without drawing down the district’s reserve funds, demonstrating responsible fiscal management.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board of Trustees to thank them for their responsible stewardship in balancing the budget without using reserves, as detailed in the presentation for Item 14. Ask them to make this the standard for all future budgets.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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