Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: AVERY ISD – Thursday, September 24, 2026 [1494fe49]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming AVERY ISD agenda. There are 2 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7)

Taxpayer-Funded Association with Lobbying Group

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is noting its participation in North Texas School Boards Association (NTSBA) events. NTSBA is a regional affiliate of the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), a group that lobbies the Legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights, using local taxpayer dollars.

Response

ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Avery ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Items 8.C and 8.F, what is the total cost to Avery taxpayers for NTSBA/TASB membership and events? Will our board advocate for TASB to stop using our local tax dollars to lobby against taxpayer interests in Austin?’

💰 Impact: Funds Used for Lobbying

ALERT (LEVEL 4)

Undisclosed Payroll Errors from Prior Year

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote on a plan to recover payroll discrepancies from the 2025-26 school year. The agenda provides no details on the size of the error, who was over or underpaid, or the total cost to taxpayers, preventing public oversight of the mistake and the solution.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Avery ISD administration before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 7.E, please provide the public with a report on the nature and amount of the payroll discrepancies before the board votes on a recovery plan. Taxpayers deserve to know the full story.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed

District Info

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150 SAN ANTONIO ST, AVERY, TX 75554

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