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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MUENSTER ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague ‘Book Purchase List’ Requires Review
The board plans to approve a ‘Book Purchase List’ without making the list public in the agenda. Parents and taxpayers have a right to know what books are being purchased with their money for student instruction and libraries.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The agenda for Item 8.e references a ‘Book Purchase List’ but does not include it. Contact the Muenster ISD board and ask for the full list to be published online before the vote so parents can review the materials.
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Cost for District-Wide Camera System
The board is voting to approve a ‘District Wide Camera System’ without disclosing the vendor, total cost, or data privacy policies. This purchase commits taxpayer funds to a surveillance system without public details on its capabilities or long-term expenses.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Muenster ISD board before the meeting. Ask about Item 8.c: ‘What is the total cost of the district-wide camera system, who is the vendor, and what are the data privacy policies for the footage collected? Please publish the contract before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Moves to Pay Down Debt
The board is amending the budget to make a ‘defeasance payment.’ This is a fiscally responsible move to set aside funds to pay off existing debt, potentially saving taxpayers money on future interest payments.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for taking action on Item 8.f to pay down district debt. Publicly supporting fiscal responsibility encourages other districts to follow suit and makes it the new standard.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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