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📍 Drive to ROYSE CITY ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 5, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ROYSE CITY ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
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Large Purchases Hidden on Consent Agenda
📅 October 5, 2026
The board plans to approve multiple purchases, each over $100,000, by bundling them into a single vote on the consent agenda. This tactic prevents public discussion on significant spending items, hiding the details from taxpayers.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Royse City ISD Board before the meeting. Ask them to pull Item XIII.E from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and a recorded vote on each purchase over $100,000.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
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Changes to Board Rules Kept from Public View
📅 October 5, 2026
The board is set to receive an update on new operating procedures without providing the document to the public ahead of the meeting. These changes could potentially limit public comment time or reduce transparency, making it harder for taxpayers to hold the board accountable.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The proposed ‘Updated Board Operating Procedures’ in Item XII.D were not included in the public agenda packet. Contact the District Office to demand the document be posted online. Ask: ‘Does this update change the rules for public comment?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
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New Library Books Approved Without Review
📅 October 5, 2026
A new list of library books is scheduled for approval on the consent agenda, meaning it will likely pass without individual review or discussion. The district has not made the list of books available to parents ahead of the vote.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Contact the Royse City ISD Board and ask for the ‘LSLAC List of Books for Approval’ under Item XIII.H to be published immediately. Urge them to pull this item from the consent agenda so parents can review the proposed books.

💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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