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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming NEW DEAL 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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Taxpayer-Funded Trip to Lobbyist Convention
The board is planning to attend txEDCON26, the joint convention of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a registered lobbyist that frequently uses taxpayer money to lobby the Legislature against parental rights, school choice, and fiscal transparency.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the New Deal ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 14.4, what is the total cost to taxpayers for the txEDCON26 trip? Will the board commit to not using our money to support TASB’s lobbying efforts against parents and taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Support
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Employee Bonuses
The board will vote on a “one time performance pay bonus” without disclosing the total cost, the criteria for the bonus, or which employees are eligible. This lacks transparency and could be a way to award significant pay increases outside of the normal budget process.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 13.3, please disclose the total cost of the proposed bonuses and the specific performance metrics used to justify this spending before any vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Special Pay Raise for CFO
The board is considering a “Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)” specifically for the Chief Financial Officer. COLAs are typically for all staff, not a single executive, making this appear to be a targeted pay raise outside the standard salary structure.
Response
QUESTION THE PROCESS: Contact the Board. ‘Regarding Item 13.4, why is a COLA being considered for a single executive instead of as part of a district-wide compensation plan? Taxpayers deserve to know the justification for this special consideration.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Pay Raise
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Potential Federal Strings in Summer Food Program
The board is considering the Summer Feeding Program, which is often funded by federal grants that can come with strings attached. These grants can introduce new reporting requirements or unfunded mandates that last long after the grant money is gone.
Response
ASK FOR THE DETAILS: Contact the Board. ‘Regarding Item 12.2, what is the funding source for the Summer Feeding Program? If it is a federal grant, please provide the grant application and any associated terms and conditions for public review.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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