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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming PILOT POINT ISD agenda and found 7 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Budget Amendments Up for Vote
Item 9.A calls for a vote to approve ‘Budget Amendments,’ but the agenda provides no documents, dollar amounts, or explanation of what is being changed. This prevents any public scrutiny of changes to the district’s financial plan.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the board and demand that Item 9.A be tabled until the proposed budget amendments are published for public review. A vote on a blank check is an insult to taxpayers.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Board to Act on Superintendent/Police Chief Investigation
Under Items 10 and 11, the board will hear the findings of an independent investigation into a complaint against the Superintendent and Chief of Police and may take action. This is a critical moment for district leadership and accountability.
Response
WITNESS THE VOTE: The board will discuss the investigation in private but must take any formal action in public under Item 11.A.1. Attend the meeting to witness the outcome and ensure the board’s final decision is made in the open.
💰 Impact: Lack of Leadership Accountability
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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District Pays Lobbying Group with Taxpayer Funds
The check payment list under Item 9.D includes a $3,525 payment to TASB, Inc. for ‘POLICY SERVICE MEMBERSHIP’ and ‘HR SERVICES’. The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) actively lobbies the state legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes and reduced local control.
Response
DEFUND THE LOBBYISTS: Email the board and ask why Pilot Point ISD is sending taxpayer money to a political lobbying group like TASB. Demand they withdraw the district’s membership and stop funding organizations that lobby against taxpayer interests.
💰 Impact: $3,525 in Lobbying Fees
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Taxpayers Billed $30,000 for Leadership Investigation
The check payment list (Item 9.D) reveals a payment of $30,257 to the law firm Abernathy, Roeder, for legal fees. These fees appear related to the ongoing independent investigation into a complaint involving the Superintendent and Chief of Police, a massive cost resulting from internal dysfunction.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the board to ask what steps are being taken to control the escalating legal costs from the leadership investigation under Item 9.D. Taxpayers should not be on the hook for unlimited bills due to personnel failures.
💰 Impact: $30,257 in Legal Fees
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Board to Vote on New Library Book Acquisitions
Under Item 8.A, the board will vote to approve a long list of new library books for all grade levels. While the district is following state law by holding a public vote, this is a critical opportunity for parents to ensure the materials align with community values.
Response
PARENTS, REVIEW THE LIST: The full book list is attached to Item 8.A in the official agenda. Review it before the meeting and contact the board to voice support or concern for specific titles before they are purchased with your tax dollars.
💰 Impact: Politicized Classroom Materials
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Agenda Item 6.B references a ‘TDA Preliminary Report SY 227 Pilot Point ISD CE ID 00298’ regarding a Texas Department of Agriculture procurement review. The contents of this audit report are not available for review in the provided documents.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘TDA Preliminary Report SY 227 Pilot Point ISD CE ID 00298’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the findings of the state’s procurement audit.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Audit Findings
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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 Reports Over $112,000 in Energy Savings
The district’s partnership with Ideal Impact has resulted in $112,072.87 in energy savings over the past year, as detailed in Item 6.B. This is a significant win, demonstrating effective management of taxpayer resources.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Attend the meeting or email the board to thank them for their fiscal stewardship on Item 6.B. Ask them to make this a model for other operational contracts to ensure taxpayers are getting the best value.
✅ Why It Matters: $112,072.87 in Taxpayer Savings
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