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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DESOTO ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Funnels Money to Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The district plans to approve a fuel purchase through the TASB Energy Cooperative, which is part of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a registered lobby firm that consistently works against property tax relief and parental rights at the Texas Capitol.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the DeSoto ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘Pull Consent Item 8.G for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayer dollars should not go to TASB, an organization that lobbies against taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: Supports Anti-Taxpayer Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Federal Grant on Consent Agenda Hides Potential Strings
The board is set to accept the ‘GEAR UP 4 The Future Grant’ from the U.S. Department of Education without separate discussion. Federal grants often come with strings attached, such as data sharing mandates or new programs the district must pay for after the grant money is gone.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the DeSoto ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘Pull Consent Item 8.D for a separate discussion and vote. What are the long-term costs and data-sharing requirements attached to the GEAR UP grant?’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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District Proposes 7-Year Consultant Contract for Federal Grant
The board will vote on a seven-year contract with EGT Institute, Inc. to be the ‘External Evaluator’ for the federal GEAR UP grant. This locks the district into a long-term relationship with a consultant, paid for by a grant that comes with federal strings attached.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the DeSoto ISD Board (see district website for emails). ‘Before voting on Item 9.D, please disclose the total cost of the 7-year contract with EGT Institute and what happens if the federal grant is discontinued.’
💰 Impact: 7-Year Entangled Contract
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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DeSoto ISD Moves Toward Forensic Audit of Finances
The board is taking action to hire a forensic auditor to conduct a deep-dive investigation into the district’s finances and operations. This is a crucial step toward uncovering potential waste or mismanagement and restoring taxpayer trust.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to the meeting to support this move. Contact the DeSoto ISD Board (see district website for emails): ‘Thank you for taking action on Item 9.B to approve a forensic audit. This is a vital step for fiscal transparency and accountability.’
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