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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming WEBB CISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board Attending Conference by Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board president is highlighting the txEDCON conference, the joint annual event for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB uses taxpayer money to lobby the state legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights and educational freedom.
Response
Contact the Webb CISD board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Why is our district spending money and time at a conference hosted by TASB, a group that lobbies against the interests of taxpayers and parents? Please reconsider our district’s relationship with this organization.’
💰 Impact: Alignment with Anti-Taxpayer Lobby
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Consultant ‘Engage 2Learn’ on Agenda
The district is receiving an update presentation from the consultant ‘Engage 2Learn’ under Item 3.A. Taxpayers should be wary of vague ‘professional services’ or ‘coaching’ contracts that lack clear, measurable deliverables and can become a recurring expense.
Response
During public comment, ask the board regarding Item 3.A: ‘What specific, measurable academic outcomes has the district achieved from its relationship with Engage 2Learn, and what is the total cost to taxpayers to date?’
💰 Impact: Potential for Vague Contracts
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Review of Federal Grant Funding Strings
The board will receive an update on all federal funds the district has accepted. While often presented as ‘free money,’ federal grants can come with permanent strings attached, such as hiring staff or implementing programs that local taxpayers must fund forever after the grant runs out.
Response
Attend the meeting and ask during the discussion of Item 6.A: ‘Please provide a public accounting of all hiring and curriculum requirements tied to these federal funds and the plan to pay for them when the grant money is gone.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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