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📍 Drive to ROCHELLE ISD Office   📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ROCHELLE ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)
Canceling the School Board Election
📅 August 26, 2026
The board is voting to cancel the upcoming trustee election. This action, typically taken when candidates are unopposed, eliminates voter choice and can lead to an unaccountable, self-perpetuating board. It’s a red flag for the health of local democracy.
Response

ASK WHY: Contact the Rochelle ISD administration to confirm if the election cancellation (Item 6.b) is due to a lack of candidates. This is a sign that more community members need to get involved and consider running for the school board in the future.

💰 Impact: Loss of voter choice and accountability.
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Undisclosed Budget Changes
📅 August 26, 2026
The board is voting on unspecified budget amendments. The agenda provides no documents or details, making it impossible for the public to know what spending is being changed before the vote. This lack of transparency undermines accountability.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Rochelle ISD administration and demand that the proposed budget amendments for Item 6.a be posted online for public review immediately. Taxpayers have a right to see the details before their money is moved.
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Hiring Law Firm with Potential Lobbying Ties
📅 August 26, 2026
The district is approving a retainer with the law firm Walsh-Gallegos. While legal services are necessary, many large school law firms are tied to associations that use taxpayer money to lobby the Texas Legislature, often against reforms like property tax relief and parental rights. This can be a backdoor for taxpayer-funded lobbying.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Rochelle ISD administration regarding Item 6.c: ‘Does the contract with Walsh-Gallegos prohibit the use of our district’s funds for political lobbying or for dues to any organization that lobbies the legislature?’

💰 Impact: Potential use of legal fees for political lobbying.
District Info
Address 5902 LAFAYETTE, ROCHELLE, TX 76872
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