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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming LONE OAK 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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Superintendent Seeks Authority to Move $100,000 Without Prior Board Vote
This resolution would give the Superintendent authority to move up to $100,000 between budget categories without a specific board vote for each transfer. This reduces transparency and weakens the elected board’s control over the budget, making it harder for taxpayers to track how their money is being spent.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up and sign up for public comment regarding the resolution on budget transfers. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Vote NO on the budget transfer resolution. The board’s job is to oversee the budget, not delegate that authority to staff for transfers as large as $100,000.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Budget Oversight
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Taxpayer Funds Paid to Lobbying Group TASB
The district’s check register, part of the Consent Agenda, shows payments totaling $6,060 to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for conferences, services, and updates. TASB is a registered lobby firm that uses taxpayer money to lobby the Texas Legislature, often against policies like property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Ask the board to pull the ‘Monthly Check Register’ from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Why are our tax dollars funding TASB, a lobby group that works against taxpayer interests? I demand a roll-call vote on the check register.’
💰 Impact: $6,060 to Lobbying Group
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is scheduled to vote on new regulations for school marshals, a critical school safety issue. However, the document outlining these proposed regulations was not successfully extracted into the public agenda packet, preventing taxpayers from reviewing the policy changes before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Board Regulations Governing School Marshals’ attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden policy changes that could affect school safety.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Details
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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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District Proactively Implements State Ban on DEI
The board is formally certifying its compliance with state law banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and initiatives. The district has updated multiple board policies and sent a formal letter to all employees and contractors, ensuring that taxpayer funds are focused on education, not ideological agendas.
How to Secure It
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for their thorough and transparent implementation of the state’s DEI ban. Getting this positive action on the public record sets a standard for other districts to follow.
✅ Why It Matters: Protects Merit-Based Hiring
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