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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN) agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Opaque Mid-Year Budget Amendment
The board is voting on a ‘Proposed Budget Amendment’ without disclosing the specific changes, the dollar amounts, or the reason for the amendment. Mid-year amendments can be used to fund new initiatives or cover overspending without the full scrutiny of the annual budget process.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board before Thursday’s meeting. ‘Please postpone the vote on Item VI.B until the full details of the proposed budget amendment, including all line-item changes, are made public.’
💰 Impact: Potential New Spending
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Undisclosed Contracts Up for Approval
The board plans to ratify multiple ‘District Contracts’ without providing any public details on the vendors, costs, or services involved. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from scrutinizing new spending before it is approved.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) before the meeting. Ask for a list of all contracts under Item VI.A, including vendor names and dollar amounts, to be posted online before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Board to Appoint New Member, Bypassing Voters
The board will appoint a new member to fill a vacancy instead of holding a special election. This process denies voters the right to choose their own representative and allows the current board to select a like-minded ally.
Response
SPEAK UP FOR ELECTIONS: Sign up for public comment at the meeting. Urge the board to consider the importance of letting voters choose their representatives, even if it means holding a special election for the vacancy in Item VI.C.
💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Representation
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‘Strategic Planning’ Workshop at Resort Hotel
The board has scheduled a ‘Strategic Planning Board Workshop’ at an Embassy Suites hotel, an off-site resort-style venue. These workshops often involve expensive, third-party consultants with vague deliverables, paid for by taxpayers.
Response
ASK FOR THE PRICE TAG: Contact the District Office. ‘Regarding the November 19th workshop, please provide the total estimated cost, including venue rental, travel, and any fees for outside facilitators or consultants.’
💰 Impact: Consultant & Travel Fees
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