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📍 Drive to THRALL ISD Office   📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming THRALL ISD agenda and found 1 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
Superintendent Selection Limits Public Vetting
📅 November 19, 2026
The board plans to hire a new Superintendent using a ‘Lone Finalist’ process, discussing the candidate in a closed session before a public vote. This common but opaque practice prevents taxpayers and parents from comparing multiple candidates for the district’s most important and highest-paid position, reducing public accountability.
Response

ATTEND THE MEETING: During Public Comment, ask the board to explain their decision-making on Items 4 and 5. Ask: ‘Why was a ‘Lone Finalist’ process used, which limits public input, instead of allowing the community to vet multiple qualified candidates for the district’s top job?’

💰 Impact: Reduced Public Accountability
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