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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming PORT ARANSAS ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Approve Secret Lobbying Plan
The board is scheduled to approve its ‘Legislative Priorities’ for the 2027 state legislative session. This is the first step in using taxpayer money to lobby Austin, but the district has not published the actual list of priorities for public review.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The district is voting on its lobbying plan, but the actual ‘priorities’ are not public. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Please publish the full draft of the 2027 Legislative Priorities before any vote is taken. Taxpayers have a right to know what you are lobbying for in our name.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Vote on Unseen Procedural Changes
The board is voting to adopt new operating procedures, which govern public comment and board conduct, based on a recommendation from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). The actual text of these new rules has not been included in the public agenda packet.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The Board is voting on new operating procedures recommended by TASB, but the draft document is not public. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Postpone the vote on Board Operating Procedures until the full text of the proposed changes is made public for citizen review.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Board Cancels October Public Meeting
The board is voting to cancel its entire regular meeting for October, citing scheduling conflicts. This action reduces the opportunities for public oversight and engagement with elected officials by a full month.
Response
ASK FOR CLARITY: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the cancellation of the October 14 meeting, please publish a list of which agenda items have been moved to other meetings to ensure no important business is dropped.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Oversight
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