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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SAN BENITO CISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Proposes $91,713 Payment to Lobbying Group TASB
The district plans to renew its Unemployment Compensation program with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for $91,713, hidden on the consent agenda. TASB is a lobbying organization that frequently works against taxpayer interests, such as property tax relief and school choice, at the state legislature.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the San Benito CISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘I demand Item 7.8 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund lobbying groups that work against our interests.’
💰 Impact: $91,713 in Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Financing for New High School Scoreboard
The board is being asked to authorize the administration to award a contract for a new gym scoreboard, ‘subject to satisfactory financing terms and conditions.’ This vague language could open the door to lease-purchase agreements or other forms of debt that bypass voter approval.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the San Benito CISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding Item 8.4, what are the specific financing terms for the new scoreboard? Taxpayers deserve to know the full cost and funding source before this project is approved.’
💰 Impact: Potential Non-Voter-Approved Debt
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Undisclosed Partnership with UTRGV College Advising Program
The board is set to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with UTRGV for a ‘Hybrid College Advising Corps Program.’ The agenda provides no details or attached documents, preventing public review of the program’s cost, curriculum, or data-sharing requirements.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the San Benito CISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding Item 6.6, the public cannot evaluate this program without the MOU. Please postpone the vote until the full text of the agreement is made public.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Expands Dual Credit Program, Saving Families on College Tuition
The district is approving an agreement with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) to expand dual credit opportunities. UTRGV will waive all tuition and fees for participating students, saving San Benito families thousands of dollars in college costs.
How to Secure It
SECURE AND AMPLIFY: Show up to thank the Board for approving Item 6.5. Get this on the record so it becomes the new standard for neighboring districts and a model for expanding student opportunity without raising taxes.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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