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📍 Drive to SHEPHERD ISD Office   📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SHEPHERD ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘Services’ Contract on Consent Agenda
📅 October 15, 2026
The board plans to approve a Request for Proposal (RFP) for ‘Academic…Services’ without a separate discussion by bundling it on the consent agenda. This vague term could open the door to hiring ideological consultants for programs like DEI or SEL using taxpayer funds, bypassing public scrutiny.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Shepherd ISD board and demand Item 6.D.1 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion. ‘What specific ‘Services’ are included in RFP #2026-001, and what is the estimated cost to taxpayers?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Budget Changes Hidden on Consent Agenda
📅 October 15, 2026
The board is set to approve unspecified budget amendments as part of a bundled ‘consent agenda’ vote. This process avoids public discussion and a separate recorded vote on potentially significant changes to how taxpayer money is spent.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Shepherd ISD board and ask that Item 6.A be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. ‘Taxpayers deserve to know what is in the budget amendment before you vote on it.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending Changes
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