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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming HUNTSVILLE 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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$400,000+ Staffing Contract on Consent Agenda
A contract for ‘$400,000.00 or more’ with Gillem Staffing for special education assessment personnel is on the consent agenda. Bundling such a large and open-ended financial commitment prevents public discussion and scrutiny of the costs and terms.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Please pull Consent Item VIII.A.11 for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. A contract for ‘$400,000 or more’ should not be passed without public review and a clear budget ceiling.’
💰 Impact: $400,000+
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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$60k ‘Behavioral Systems’ Consultant on Consent Agenda
The board will vote on a $60,080 contract with a consultant for ‘Integrated Multitiered Systems of Support (iMTSS)’. The proposal includes vague services like ‘Organizational Change & Leadership Consulting’ and is hidden on the consent agenda, preventing public discussion on a significant expenditure for behavioral programming.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand Consent Item VIII.A.15 be pulled for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what ‘Organizational Change’ this $60,000 consultant contract will deliver.’
💰 Impact: $60,080
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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$383k Four-Year Literacy Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a four-year, $383,054 contract with ThinkCERCA for a literacy program. This major, multi-year financial commitment is bundled on the consent agenda, preventing public discussion, and the specific price quote is not included in the agenda packet.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on district website) and ask: ‘Regarding Item VIII.A.3, please pull this $383,000 contract from the consent agenda for a full discussion. The price quote is missing; what are the specific deliverables and performance metrics for this four-year commitment?’
💰 Impact: $383,054 (4-year total)
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Board to Cancel November Trustee Election
The board plans to cancel the November 3, 2026 trustee election because the two candidates for open seats are running unopposed. While this is permitted by state law and saves election costs, it also means voters have no say and incumbents face no competition, which can reduce accountability.
Response
MONITOR FOR FUTURE ELECTIONS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item VIII.A.7 and ask how they encourage new candidates to run for school board. Unopposed elections can lead to a board that is less responsive to parents and taxpayers.
💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Engagement
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