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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FRISCO ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Leadership Deeply Involved with TASB Lobbying Group
Minutes from the August 17th meeting, attached to this agenda, show a board member serves on the TASB Board of Directors and the district appointed delegates to the TASB Delegate Assembly. This confirms the district is actively involved with an association that lobbies the Legislature against taxpayer interests, such as property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND AN END TO TAXPAYER-FUNDED LOBBYING: Contact the Frisco ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘The attached August 17 minutes confirm the district’s active role in TASB. I demand Frisco ISD withdraw its membership from TASB and cease using our tax dollars to lobby against our own interests in Austin.’
💰 Impact: Lobbying Against Taxpayers
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Over $474,000 in Vendor Contracts on Consent Agenda
The Board is set to approve three large contracts with Pearson ($135k), Eduphoria ($160k), and Hudl ($180k) as part of the bundled “Consent Agenda.” Placing these significant expenditures on the consent agenda means they will likely be passed without individual discussion or a separate vote, reducing transparency on major spending.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Frisco ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘I demand Consent Items 12.M, 12.N, and 12.O be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see where each member stands on spending over $474,000 with these vendors.’
💰 Impact: $474,743.85 (No Discussion)
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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District Proposes 60-Year Land Lease to PGA Foundation for $1/Year
The Board is expressing intent to lease district-owned property to the Northern Texas PGA Foundation for up to 60 years for only $1 per year. In exchange, the foundation will build a golf facility, but this long-term transfer of public land to a private entity for a nominal fee raises questions about taxpayer value.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Frisco ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 11.C, what is the market value of this land lease? Taxpayers deserve a full accounting of the value being given to the NTPGA Foundation before public property is tied up for 60 years.’
💰 Impact: Loss of Public Land Use
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Board to Delegate Contract Modification Authority to Superintendent
Item 12.Q asks the Board to pre-approve construction contract templates and delegate authority to the Superintendent to make “immaterial modifications” without further Board approval. This reduces direct oversight by elected officials on the final terms of construction contracts.
Response
PRESERVE BOARD OVERSIGHT: Contact the Frisco ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 12.Q, do not delegate authority to modify contracts. The Board should retain final approval on all contract terms to ensure full accountability to taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Board Oversight
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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Frisco ISD Earns Perfect Score on State Financial Accountability
The district is presenting its annual Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report, on which it received a perfect score of 100 and an “A (Superior)” rating. This demonstrates excellent financial management and transparency, a major win for taxpayers.
How to Secure It
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Contact the Frisco ISD Board (see official agenda for contact info) to thank them for their fiscal stewardship. Good financial management is the foundation of keeping property taxes in check.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Win
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