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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SAN ANGELO ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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New Rule Could Block Parent and Employee Grievances
The board is voting on a policy change that would automatically dismiss any grievance if the person filing it ‘fails to agree on a time’ for a lower-level hearing. This could allow administrators to block parents, employees, or taxpayers from ever reaching the school board by offering inconvenient meeting times and then claiming the person ‘failed to agree.’
Response
TESTIFY ON THIS POLICY CHANGE: Sign up for public comment for the October 19 meeting. Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Vote NO on the grievance policy update in Item VI.J.6. This new language allows administrators to dismiss valid complaints and block access to the board. Keep the grievance process fair and accessible.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Authorizes Payments to Anti-Taxpayer Lobbyists
The board is set to approve a list of ‘investment training providers’ that includes the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA). These organizations use taxpayer money to lobby the state legislature for policies that often lead to higher property taxes and less local control.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘I demand Consent Item VI.I.7 be pulled for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Why are we authorizing payments to TASB and TASA, groups that lobby against taxpayer interests? Remove them from the list.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| WATCH (LEVEL 3) |
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District Celebrates Affiliation with Lobbyist Groups
The agenda includes a recognition for students participating in the TASA/TASB convention. While celebrating students is always positive, this item normalizes the district’s relationship with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), groups that lobby in Austin for higher taxes and against parental rights.
Response
ASK THE QUESTION: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Item VI.C.4, while we support our students, why does our district continue to associate with TASA/TASB, which actively lobbies against taxpayer interests?’
💰 Impact: Normalizing Lobbyist Influence
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 3) |
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District Moves to Get Property Back on Tax Rolls
The district is approving the sale of a tax-foreclosed property. This action puts a non-productive property back into private hands, where it will once again generate tax revenue for the school district and other local entities.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT GOOD GOVERNANCE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Thank you for approving Item VI.J.5. Getting properties back on the tax rolls is a responsible move for taxpayers.’
✅ Why It Matters: More Tax Revenue
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