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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming PETROLIA CISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Reversing a Previous Board Decision in the Dark
The board is voting on a resolution to cancel a previous, unnamed majority vote. This lack of transparency could be used to quietly undo a past decision that protected taxpayers or parents, without a clear public debate on the original issue.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Petrolia CISD board. ‘Regarding the ‘Resolution to Rescind Former Majority Vote,’ what specific vote is being rescinded and why? This item must be postponed until the text of the resolution and the details of the original vote are made public.’
💰 Impact: Undermining Accountability
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Adopting Lobbyist Policy on Board Elections
The board is voting to change its local policy on board elections (‘BBB Local’) based on recommendations from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), a taxpayer-funded lobby group. These changes could alter election rules in ways that favor incumbents and reduce accountability to voters.
Response
INVESTIGATE & DEMAND A DELAY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and request a copy of the proposed changes to ‘TASB BBB Local Board Policy.’ Email the board: ‘Please postpone the vote on the BBB Local policy changes until the public has had time to review the ‘before and after’ text.’
💰 Impact: Incumbent Protection
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Architects Presenting Plans for Future School Bond Debt
The district is hearing from architects about methods for a future bond, likely for new construction or major renovations. This is the first step toward asking voters to approve new debt, which will increase property taxes for years to come.
Response
ATTEND & ASK QUESTIONS: This is the first step toward a major bond and tax increase. Attend the meeting and ask the board during public comment: ‘What is the total estimated cost of this project, and will you commit to putting any and all debt before the voters for approval?’
💰 Impact: Future Property Tax Increase
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Adopting TASB-Authored Employee Policies
The board is adopting another policy from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), this time related to employee drug and alcohol testing. While the topic seems routine, adopting pre-packaged policies from a lobbying group without full public review can introduce unintended consequences.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the board: ‘Please provide the public with the proposed changes to TASB DHE Local Board Policy before the vote. The board should write its own policy, not just rubber-stamp one from an Austin lobby group.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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