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📍 Drive to RICE ISD Office   📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming RICE ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
Secret Spending: Purchase Over $25,000
📅 October 21, 2026
The board plans to approve a purchase exceeding $25,000 with zero information provided to the public about the item, the vendor, or the purpose. This lack of transparency on a significant expenditure makes it impossible for taxpayers to hold the district accountable for its spending.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 8.D, Purchase Over $25,000, what is this purchase for and who is the vendor? This information must be public before the board approves spending taxpayer money.’

💰 Impact: $25,000+ (Undisclosed)
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Budget Amendments
📅 October 21, 2026
The board is scheduled to vote on unspecified ‘Budget Amendments’ without providing any public documentation. This prevents taxpayers from seeing how their money is being reallocated before the vote is taken.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 7, Budget Amendments, please publish the proposed amendments online before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to see how their money is being moved before the board makes a decision.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Increases
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