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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming NAVARRO ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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$1.6M Furniture Contract on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a $1.6 million contract for furniture with Meteor Education as part of the bundled consent agenda, preventing individual discussion or a recorded vote. The purchase is being made through a purchasing cooperative, bypassing a local competitive bidding process.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand Consent Item 9.J be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. A $1.6 million contract deserves full transparency, not a rubber stamp.’
💰 Impact: $1.6M (No Local Bidding)
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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State Grant Application with Data-Sharing Mandates
The district is applying for a bundle of state grants under the ‘Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities’ (LASO) program. These grants often require implementing specific software, adopting certain instructional models, and extensive student data collection, which can create long-term costs and reduce local control.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 7.C, what are the specific data-sharing requirements for the LASO 5 grant, and what are the long-term costs to taxpayers after the grant funding ends?’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates, Student Data Harvesting
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is set to approve a ‘Cooperative Program Management Fees Report’ on the consent agenda. The title is vague and the attachments were not extracted, making it impossible to know what fees are being paid or to whom.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files attached to Consent Item 9.L in the Official Agenda (linked above) to determine what ‘Cooperative Program Management Fees’ taxpayers are being asked to approve.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
A budget amendment is on the consent agenda, but the attachment with the specific line-item changes was not successfully extracted. These amendments can be used to move money around without public scrutiny.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘Budget Amendment’ attached to Consent Item 9.B in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm it does not contain hidden spending or transfers.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Follows New Library Transparency Law
The district is complying with SB 13 by posting proposed library book purchases for a 30-day public review period before seeking board approval. This process increases transparency and gives parents a voice in what materials are available to their children.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for implementing the SB 13 library transparency process under Item 9.E. This sets a positive example for other districts to follow state law and empower parents.
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