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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MIDLAND ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Hire Commuter CFO with Undisclosed Salary
The board is set to approve an employment contract for an Interim CFO, Arthur Martin, without a publicly stated salary. The contract also requires taxpayers to pay for his temporary housing, car rental, and travel expenses from his home in Lubbock.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 4.1, what is the total proposed compensation for the Interim CFO, including salary and estimated annual travel and housing costs? The Board must not approve a contract with a blank check from taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Salary + Commuter Expenses
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$200,000 Budget Increase for Deferred Bus Maintenance
The district is requesting a $200,000 budget increase for its vehicle repair contract, a 67% jump from $300,000 to $500,000. The justification is ‘significant deferred maintenance,’ suggesting past budgets failed to properly fund essential upkeep, leading to a larger bill for taxpayers now.
Response
ASK FOR ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the Board of Trustees (see district website for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 4.2, why was bus maintenance deferred to the point of needing a $200,000 budget increase? What is the plan to prevent this from happening again?’
💰 Impact: $200,000 Budget Increase
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