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📍 Drive to SOCORRO ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SOCORRO ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)
District Hires Wall Street Firm to Prepare for New Debt
📅 2026-09-08
The district is hiring an underwriter to manage the “issuance and/or refunding of bonds.” This is the first step toward taking on new debt, which could increase property taxes for years to come, potentially without direct voter approval.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Socorro ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 4.C.1.a, what is the scope of this underwriting contract? Is the district planning to issue Certificates of Obligation or other non-voter-approved debt?’

💰 Impact: Future Bond Debt
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required
📅 2026-09-08
The agenda lists “Budget Amendments” under item 4.C.2.a without providing any details on what money is being moved, where it’s going, or why. These amendments could conceal significant spending changes or fund controversial programs without public scrutiny.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether item 4.C.2.a contains hidden spending or policy changes.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Vague Title — Manual Review Required
📅 2026-09-08
The agenda lists “Compensation Plan Updates” under item 4.D.1 without any details on the cost or scope of the changes. Taxpayers deserve to know the financial impact of any proposed salary increases before they are approved.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to determine the cost of the compensation changes in item 4.D.1 to the taxpayer.

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Salary Increases
District Info
Address 12440 ROJAS DR, EL PASO, TX 79928
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