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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FLOYDADA COLLEGIATE 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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Board to Appoint Un-elected Trustee, Bypassing Voters
The board plans to appoint a replacement for the vacant District 1 seat instead of holding a special election. This means the residents of District 1 will be represented by someone they did not vote for, denying them a direct say in their representation.
Response
DEMAND A SPECIAL ELECTION: Contact the FCISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 8, the voters of District 1 deserve to choose their own representative. Please call a special election to fill the vacancy instead of appointing a trustee.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Voters
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Undisclosed Budget Amendment Vote
The board is scheduled to vote on an amendment to the 2026-2027 budget with no public details provided. Taxpayers have no way of knowing what money is being moved, where it’s going, or for what purpose before the vote.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the FCISD Board before the meeting. ‘Item 13, the budget amendment, must be postponed until the full details, including dollar amounts and purpose, are published for public review. Do not vote on a secret budget change.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Grant Acceptance with Potential Hidden Costs
The district is being presented with an $81,819 grant for job training. While workforce training is valuable, taxpayers need to know if this grant creates new staff positions or programs that they will be forced to pay for permanently after the one-time grant money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the FCISD Board. ‘Regarding the grant in Item 10, what are the long-term obligations? Will this grant create new positions or programs that local taxpayers will have to fund permanently after the grant money runs out?’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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Using Adjunct Status to Claim State Funding for 4-H
The district plans to designate county extension agents as “adjunct faculty” to claim state attendance funding for students who miss school for 4-H activities. This item, buried in the consent agenda, raises questions about whether the district is appropriately claiming state funds based on non-classroom activities.
Response
DEMAND A SEPARATE VOTE: Contact the FCISD Board. ‘Pull Consent Item 11.E for public discussion. Please explain how this aligns with TEA attendance and funding rules before any vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Gaming State Funding Formulas
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