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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming RED LICK ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Investment Policy Could Hide Political Agendas
The board is scheduled to approve the 2026-2027 Investment Policy without providing the document to the public in the agenda. This policy dictates how the district invests taxpayer money and could include ‘Environmental, Social, and Governance’ (ESG) criteria that prioritize political goals over the best financial return for the district.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Red Lick ISD board before the meeting. Ask them to publish the proposed ‘2026-2027 Investment Policy’ for public review before voting on Item 8.H and to confirm it contains no ESG language.
💰 Impact: Political Investing Risks
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Board to Vote on Undisclosed ‘Holiday Stipend’
The board will vote to approve a ‘Holiday Stipend’ with no details provided about the total cost to taxpayers or who will receive the funds. While potentially a routine bonus for staff, approving spending without public disclosure of the amount is a transparency problem.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION: Contact the Red Lick ISD board and ask for the total cost and recipients of the ‘Holiday Stipend’ under Item 8.D to be announced publicly before any vote is taken.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Vague ‘Stipend from Region 8’ Lacks Public Purpose
The agenda includes approving a ‘Stipend from Region 8’ without any explanation of its purpose, the amount, or who the recipient is. Region 8 Education Service Centers are quasi-governmental entities, and any financial transactions should be fully transparent to the public.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Red Lick ISD board to ask for a public explanation of Item 8.C. What is the purpose of the ‘Stipend from Region 8,’ who receives it, and is there any ongoing obligation for the district?
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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