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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BLAND ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Adopting Policy from Taxpayer-Funded Lobby Group
The board is set to approve policy revisions for construction and purchasing (Items 8 and 9) provided by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that often works against taxpayer interests in Austin, and adopting their policies cedes local control to an outside organization.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Bland ISD Board of Trustees (contact info on the district website) and ask them to pull Items 8 and 9 for a separate discussion. ‘Why is the district adopting boilerplate policy from TASB, a lobby group that works against taxpayers, instead of developing policy locally?’
💰 Impact: Ceding Local Control
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Undisclosed Construction Contract on Agenda
The board plans to approve a ‘Manager-at-Risk’ contract with Pogue Construction (Item 10), but the contract’s value and terms are not disclosed in the public agenda. This prevents taxpayers from seeing the financial commitment before the board votes on what could be a major project.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 10 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the total cost and terms. Contact the Bland ISD Board of Trustees: ‘Please publish the full contract for Item 10 and disclose the total taxpayer cost before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Board ‘Team Building’ Session with Consultant
The board is holding a ‘Team of Eight’ governance training session with a consultant (Item 13). This type of training, often promoted by TASB, can be used to pressure board members into a ‘go along to get along’ mindset, discouraging the dissent and tough questions needed for true accountability.
Response
ASK QUESTIONS: Contact the Bland ISD Board of Trustees: ‘Regarding Item 13, what is the cost of the ‘Team of Eight’ training, and will this training encourage independent oversight or pressure trustees to vote with the administration?’
💰 Impact: Discouraging Dissent
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