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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TRINITY ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret ‘Turn Around Plan’ for Middle School
The board is scheduled to vote on a ‘Turn Around Plan’ for Trinity Middle School without making the plan public beforehand. These plans often involve hiring expensive outside consultants or accepting federal funds with strings attached, committing taxpayers to major long-term costs.
Response
DELAY THE VOTE: Contact the Trinity ISD board: ‘Do not vote on the Turn Around Plan in Item 6.A until the full text of the plan, including all costs and contracts, has been posted for public review for at least one week.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Financial Decisions Hidden in ‘Consent Agenda’
The board plans to approve unspecified financial ‘amendments and bills’ as part of the bundled Consent Agenda in Item 5.A. This practice prevents public discussion and a separate vote on potentially significant spending items, reducing transparency.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Trinity ISD board: ‘I demand Item 5.A be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to see how you vote on every financial matter.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vote on New Mission Statement Without Public Text
The board intends to adopt a new district mission statement, but the proposed text has not been shared with the public. Mission statements can be used to insert controversial ideologies into a district’s guiding principles, impacting curriculum and policy.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Trinity ISD board: ‘Post the proposed new mission statement from Item 6.C online immediately. Parents and taxpayers have a right to review the language you plan to adopt for our schools.’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Classroom
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Vague ‘Grant Update’ Hides Potential Federal Strings
The board will hear a ‘Grant Update’ without providing any public details on the source of the funds or the conditions attached. Federal grants often come with long-term ideological and financial mandates that local taxpayers must fund after the initial money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Trinity ISD board and ask: ‘Regarding the Grant Update in Item 4.C, what are the specific grants, what are the long-term obligations, and will the public see the full grant agreement before any action is taken?’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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