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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HEREFORD ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret Tech Deal Negotiations
The board is voting on a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) with United Data Technologies (UDT) for unspecified ‘technology services.’ This legally gags the district and prevents taxpayers from scrutinizing the potential costs, services, and data privacy implications of the deal before it is finalized.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Hereford ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Action Agenda Item E, I urge you to vote NO on the nondisclosure agreement with UDT. Public funds should not be negotiated in secret. Taxpayers have a right to know the terms of any technology contract before the district is locked in.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Terms
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Scrutinize Federal Grant Strings
The district is holding a public hearing on its ESSA federal grants. These grants often come with federal mandates on curriculum, data collection, and hiring that can create permanent costs for local taxpayers long after the grant money is gone.
Response
ATTEND THE HEARING: Show up for the ‘ESSA Federal Grant Overview’ public hearing. Ask the board: ‘What specific curriculum, data sharing, or hiring requirements are tied to this federal money, and what is the plan to fund these positions when the grant runs out?’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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