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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SPLENDORA ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Major Land Purchase with Undisclosed Price
The board plans to approve the purchase of 16 acres of land for a future campus, funded from the Capital Projects Fund. While land acquisition can be necessary, the agenda provides no background information or purchase price, and the key discussion is slated for a closed executive session.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before voting on Item XII.C, the board must disclose the purchase price and the specific, data-driven need for this 16-acre property. Contact the District Office: ‘Taxpayers deserve to know the price tag for the land purchase in Item XII.C before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Undisclosed Legislative Lobbying Agenda
The board will receive an update on its ‘Legislative Priorities’ under item X.C.1. This is often how a district’s taxpayer-funded lobbying agenda is developed, which may advocate for policies that increase taxes or reduce local control. The specific priorities are not disclosed in the agenda documents.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: What are the district’s specific ‘Legislative Priorities’ for the upcoming session? Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the presentation for Item X.C.1 be made public before the vote.
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Vague ‘Community-Based Accountability’ System
The district is presenting on a ‘Community-Based Accountability System (CBAS).’ These systems can become vehicles for collecting sensitive, non-academic data on students and families under the guise of accountability. The presentation detailing the system and survey results has not been made public.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘CBAS Survey Results – Presentation’ file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item X.C.3. What data is being collected on students, who has access to it, and how is it being used?
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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Partnership with Federal Head Start Program
The district is approving a partnership with the federal Head Start program on the consent agenda. While aiming to help children, these federal partnerships often come with significant strings attached, including data-sharing requirements and curriculum mandates that may not align with local community values.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘Head Start MOU’ file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item XI.D. What specific data sharing, staffing, or curriculum requirements does this agreement impose on the district?
💰 Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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Full Transparency on Purchasing Cooperatives
In compliance with state law, the district has published a detailed report on its use of purchasing cooperatives. The report clearly lists all memberships, discloses the minimal fees paid ($250), and highlights the $14,644 in rebates earned for taxpayers.
How to Lock It In
SECURE AND AMPLIFY: Thank the board for its clear, detailed report on purchasing cooperatives (Item XIII.B). This level of financial transparency should be the standard for all Texas school districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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