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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LLANO ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Early Sign-Up Deadline Restricts Public Comment
The district requires citizens to sign up for public comment by 1:00 PM for a 5:30 PM meeting. This early deadline can prevent working parents and taxpayers from speaking, limiting public input on important decisions made that evening.
Response
Contact the Llano ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link) and ask them to amend Policy BED(Local) to allow public comment sign-up until the meeting begins. ‘An early sign-up deadline silences working parents and taxpayers. Public comment should be accessible to all, not just those who can plan their day hours in advance.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Vague ‘District Improvement Plan’ Up for Approval
The board is set to approve the District Improvement Plan, a key document that sets campus goals and strategies. These plans can sometimes introduce controversial programs like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or DEI initiatives without being clearly labeled.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 9.C in the Official Agenda (linked above) to review the District Improvement Plan. Contact the Llano ISD Board: ‘Does the District Improvement Plan contain mandates for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programming? Parents deserve transparency.’
💰 Impact: Mission Drift on Taxpayer Dime
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Undisclosed Cost for Employee ‘Retention Payments’
The board will hold a public hearing and then vote on a ‘one-time retention payment’ for all district employees. The agenda does not state the total cost of these bonuses or how they will be funded, leaving taxpayers in the dark about the financial impact.
Response
Attend the Public Hearing on Item 4 and demand details during the vote on Item 9.D. Contact the Llano ISD Board: ‘What is the total cost of the proposed retention payments, and what is the funding source? Taxpayers deserve to know the full cost before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Taxpayer Funds
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Vague ‘Interlocal Agreements’ on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve unspecified ‘Interlocal Agreements’ as part of the bundled consent agenda, preventing individual discussion. These agreements can commit the district to new programs or data-sharing arrangements without public scrutiny.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 8.D in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see what commitments are being made. Email the Llano ISD Board: ‘Pull Item 8.D from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. The public deserves to know what is in these Interlocal Agreements.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Commitments
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