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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming GREENVILLE ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Decide Process for Filling Vacant Trustee Seat
The board will decide how to fill a vacant trustee seat. They could choose to appoint a replacement, bypassing voters, or call a special election to let the citizens of District 5 choose their own representative.
Response
DEMAND A SPECIAL ELECTION: Contact the Greenville ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item XII.B, the only legitimate way to fill a vacant board seat is with a special election. Do not disenfranchise the voters of District 5 by appointing a replacement. Let the people vote.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Voters
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Undisclosed Spending Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve the monthly check register and a new vendor list as part of a bundled “Consent Agenda” vote. These documents, which are not attached, could contain payments to lobbying groups or contracts with ideological consultants, all approved without individual discussion.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Greenville ISD Board. ‘I demand Items IX.A (Check Register) and IX.C (Vendor List) be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the details of who the district is paying before the vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying/Consultant Fees
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Health Council Appointments
The board is approving members of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC), which influences health and sex education curriculum. The list of proposed members has not been made public in the agenda, preventing parents from vetting who will shape these sensitive policies.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Greenville ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item VII.A.I.a.(1), please release the list of proposed SHAC members to the public before the vote. Parents have a right to know who is advising the district on health curriculum.’
💰 Impact: Curriculum Influence
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague “District of Innovation” Policy Changes
The board is voting on unspecified changes to local policies related to its “District of Innovation” (DOI) plan. DOI plans allow the district to bypass certain state laws, and these changes could impact teacher contracts or class sizes without public scrutiny of the details.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Greenville ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item VIII.D, please publish the red-lined policy changes for DBA, DK, DL, and EB. The public must see what is being changed in the District of Innovation plan before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Reduced State Protections
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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New High School Design Lacks Financial Details
The board is approving the design for a new high school, a major capital expense. The agenda provides no details on the total project cost, how it’s being funded, or whether the design includes extravagant features beyond core educational needs.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Greenville ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item VIII.B, what is the total projected cost for the new high school, and how will it be funded? Taxpayers deserve to see the full financial plan before any design is approved.’
💰 Impact: Potential Bond Debt
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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$382K Three-Year Email Security Contract
The district plans to approve a three-year, $382,400.24 contract renewal with CDW for email security. While security is necessary, this is a significant expense that warrants confirmation of competitive bidding and necessity.
Response
ASK FOR DUE DILIGENCE: Contact the Greenville ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item VIII.F, was the $382,400 email security contract competitively bid to ensure taxpayers are getting the best value? Please confirm this before approving the renewal.’
💰 Impact: $382,400.24
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