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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming REG 11 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Adopt Policy from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board will vote on adopting “Local Policy Manual Update 32” provided by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB actively lobbies in Austin against property tax relief and other taxpayer-friendly reforms, using local tax dollars to do so. This vote further entrenches the influence of a group that works against the interests of the taxpayers who fund it.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the board regarding Item G.5. Ask them: ‘Why are we adopting policy recommendations from TASB, a group that uses our tax dollars to lobby against property tax relief in Austin?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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“Federally Funded” Tutoring Contract on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a contract for “Academic Tutoring Services for Federally Funded” students as part of the consent agenda, meaning it could pass without discussion. Federal funding often comes with permanent strings attached, such as data sharing requirements or curriculum mandates that outlast the grant money.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the board and ask that Item G.1.f be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Ask: ‘What are the data sharing requirements and ongoing local funding obligations attached to this federal money?’
💰 Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Unspecified Grant Applications and Awards
The agenda lists “Grant Applications and Awards” as an information item with no supporting documents or details on the funding sources. This lack of transparency prevents the public from scrutinizing potential federal grants that could impose new, unfunded mandates on local taxpayers long after the initial grant money is gone.
Response
ASK FOR TRANSPARENCY: Contact the board regarding Item F.2. Ask them to publish a list of all grants being applied for and received, including the source of funds and any attached conditions, before the next meeting.
💰 Impact: Potential Federal Mandates
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| ALERT (LEVEL 2) |
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Continued Coordination with TASA Lobby Group
The agenda includes a staff report on meeting dates for the TASA Superintendent Regional Advisory Committee. TASA, the Texas Association of School Administrators, is another taxpayer-funded organization that lobbies against taxpayer interests like spending caps and transparency. This item highlights the ongoing influence of these groups on local officials.
Response
MONITOR: This is an information item, but it’s a reminder to ask your local officials about the value of participating in and funding organizations like TASA that lobby against taxpayer interests.
💰 Impact: Lobbyist Influence
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