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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming INGLESIDE ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Mandating Union-Scale Wages for School Construction
The board is voting to adopt federal “prevailing wage” rates (Davis-Bacon Act) for all construction projects, hidden on the consent agenda. This policy often inflates construction costs by mandating union-level wages, forcing taxpayers to pay more for any new buildings or renovations.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Ingleside ISD Board (see district website for emails): ‘Item 9.E must be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Why is the district artificially inflating construction costs with Davis-Bacon wage mandates instead of seeking the best value for taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Inflated Construction Costs
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is approving a “Guaranteed Maximum Price” contract for a major addition and renovation project. The total cost to taxpayers is not disclosed in the agenda, requiring citizens to find and review the contract attachment to understand the full financial commitment.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 10.C in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the total dollar amount. Email the board: ‘What is the total taxpayer cost for the GMP contract in Item 10.C? This figure should be on the agenda itself.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Construction Cost
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting on unspecified “Budget Amendments.” Without the attached documents, taxpayers cannot know if this is a routine transfer or a significant shift of funds to a new, unbudgeted program or vendor.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 10.A in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden spending or policy changes.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is voting on a “change order” for a construction project, which alters the original contract and often adds cost. The agenda does not state the dollar amount of this change, preventing public scrutiny of potential cost overruns.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 10.D in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the cost of this change order. Taxpayers deserve to know how much this adds to the project’s budget.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Cost Overrun
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