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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SANTA MARIA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District’s Ties to Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group Revealed
Consent Agenda Item 5 reveals a board member attended a Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) meeting. TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that actively works against parental rights and fiscal responsibility in Austin. This item confirms the district is using local tax dollars to fund this lobbying.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Pull Consent Item 5 for a separate vote. Contact the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Why is Santa Maria ISD funding TASB, a lobby group that works against taxpayers? I demand to know the total annual cost of our TASB membership and for the Board to reconsider this relationship.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Undisclosed Change to Employee Compensation Policy
The board plans to vote on a change to policy ‘DEAB (Local),’ which typically governs employee compensation and wage laws. The agenda offers no description of the proposed change, preventing public scrutiny of a potentially significant financial decision.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Before voting on Governance Item 2, the change to DEAB (Local), please explain the proposed changes and their financial impact to the public. Policy should not be changed in the dark.’
💰 Impact: Potential Pay/Benefit Changes
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Vague ‘Training’ Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a ‘Service Agreement with Comprehensive Training Center’ without public discussion as part of the Consent Agenda. The agenda provides no details on the cost, services rendered, or the purpose of this training, hiding a potential new expense from taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Pull Consent Item 7 for separate discussion. Contact the Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘What is the cost and purpose of the Service Agreement with Comprehensive Training Center? The public deserves to see the contract and understand what this training entails before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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