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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MONTE ALTO ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Public Comment Time Capped at 15 Minutes
The board is limiting the total time for all public comments to just 15 minutes for the entire meeting. This policy could silence residents if more than five people sign up to speak, preventing the board from hearing from all concerned taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO BE HEARD: Contact the Board and demand they remove the 15-minute total time cap on public comment in Item 5. ‘Taxpayers have a right to address their elected officials; a 15-minute total cap silences the community and prevents accountability.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Undisclosed Grant Stipends Over $10,000
The board is set to approve a ‘LASO 4 Grant Stipend’ costing over $10,000 without disclosing the source of the grant or any attached conditions. Accepting grant money can create long-term obligations or introduce unwanted programs that local taxpayers must fund when the grant money runs out.
Response
ASK ABOUT THE STRINGS ATTACHED: Contact the District Office regarding Item 10.B. ‘What are the terms of the LASO 4 Grant? Will accepting these funds require the district to adopt new programs or create new staff positions that taxpayers will have to fund permanently?’
💰 Impact: Potential Federal Strings
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Vague Technology Purchase Over $10,000
The board plans to approve a purchase of ‘Flat Panels’ for teachers costing over $10,000, but the agenda provides no details on the total cost, vendor, or number of units. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from evaluating whether this is a responsible use of their money.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 10.A, please provide the total cost, the vendor, and the source of funds for the Flat Panel purchase before any vote is taken. Taxpayers deserve to see the details on all spending over $10,000.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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