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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming AMARILLO ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Blank Check for Outside Legal Counsel
The board plans to hire the law firm McDowell Hetherington LLP, likely to respond to a government investigation mentioned in the prior agenda item. The agenda provides no details on the cost, giving the firm a potential blank check funded by taxpayers to handle an undisclosed legal problem.
Response
DEMAND A PRICE TAG: Contact the Amarillo ISD board. ‘Before approving the legal services agreement in Item 3, the board must disclose the hourly rates, any cost cap, and the scope of work. Taxpayers deserve to know the cost of this contract before it is signed.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Under Investigation by Outside Agency
The board is meeting privately to discuss a ‘Civil Investigative Demand,’ which is a formal investigation from a government agency. Taxpayers are being kept in the dark about the nature of this investigation, which could expose the district to significant legal fees and liabilities.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Amarillo ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 2, the public has a right to know the subject matter of the Civil Investigative Demand No. 26-D-082. What is this investigation about, and what is the potential cost to taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Risk
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