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📍 Drive to SOMERSET ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 19, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SOMERSET ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
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Vague Vendor Contracts Hidden on Consent Agenda
📅 October 19, 2026
The board plans to approve an unspecified number of vendors for ‘District-Wide Supplies’ under a single consent agenda item, RFP 24-005. This bundles potentially large contracts without public discussion, hiding who is being paid and for what.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see district website) and demand that Consent Item VI.D be pulled for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Ask: ‘Who are the vendors and what are the contract amounts for RFP 24-005?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
School Board Cancels November Election
📅 November 03, 2026
The board is voting under the consent agenda to cancel the November 3rd election for two trustee seats because the candidates are running unopposed. While this saves election costs, it denies voters the opportunity to cast a ballot and can discourage future civic participation.
Response

ASK FOR A PLAN: Contact the Board (see district website) before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Item VI.B, what is the district’s plan to encourage more candidates to run in the future so that voters always have a choice on their ballot?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Engagement
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