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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EAGLE MT-SAGINAW ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague ‘Instructional Coaching’ Contract on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a contract for ‘Instructional Coaching Services’ as part of the bundled consent agenda, hiding it from individual discussion. The vendor, cost, and specific services are not disclosed, which could mask spending on ineffective or ideologically-driven consultants.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that Consent Item X.I.1, ‘Instructional Coaching Services,’ be pulled for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers need to know who is being paid, how much, and for what service before it’s approved.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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Undisclosed Budget Amendment Up for Vote
The board will vote on an amendment to the 2026-2027 budget, but no details about the specific changes, amounts, or reasons have been provided in the agenda. This prevents public scrutiny of potential new spending or fund reallocations before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask for the full text of the ‘2026-2027 Budget Amendment’ under Item VII.C to be posted online before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to see what’s changing before it’s approved.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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District Promotes Conference by Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The agenda includes an update on the TXEDCON convention, which is run by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB uses taxpayer money from member districts to lobby the state legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights and educational freedom.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item II.F, does our district’s relationship with TASB align with our community’s interest in lower property taxes and more local control? Taxpayer dollars should not support groups that lobby against taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Alignment with Anti-Taxpayer Lobbying
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