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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming RED OAK ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve a ‘Standard Operating Procedures Manual’ as part of the bundled consent agenda, but the manual itself is not included in the public agenda packet. Changes to board operating procedures can affect public comment rules, transparency, and how trustees conduct business, and should not be passed without public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden policy changes. Email the Board to pull Item 8.A.9 from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and vote, and to demand the full text of the manual be made public before any action is taken.
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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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 Earns Top Marks for Financial Health
Red Oak ISD will present its annual state financial accountability (F.I.R.S.T.) report, which shows the district earned a ‘Superior Achievement’ rating with a near-perfect score of 98 out of 100. This top-tier rating reflects strong financial management, transparency, and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
How to Lock It In
ATTEND AND APPLAUD: Show up to the public hearing for Item 5.A to thank the board and administration for their excellent financial stewardship. This sets a high standard for fiscal responsibility that should be recognized and encouraged.
✅ Why It Matters: Excellent Financial Stewardship
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Receives ‘Clean’ Annual Financial Audit
The board will formally accept the district’s annual financial audit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The independent auditors gave the district an ‘unmodified opinion’—the best possible result—and found no issues with internal controls, confirming that financial statements are fair and compliant with accounting principles.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Board to commend them for another indicator of strong financial oversight on Item 8.B. A clean audit and a superior F.I.R.S.T. rating in the same meeting demonstrates a commitment to taxpayers that deserves public recognition.
✅ Why It Matters: Strong Financial Oversight
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