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📍 Drive to COTULLA ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 26, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming COTULLA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Superintendent Contract Vote After Closed Session
📅 October 26, 2026
The board will vote on the Superintendent’s new contract immediately after discussing it in a private closed session. The terms of the contract, including salary, bonus structures, and length, have not been made public, shielding a major financial commitment from taxpayer review.
Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board President. State: ‘The public has a right to see the terms of the Superintendent’s contract under Item IX.B before it is approved. Please release the document prior to the vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Salary/Benefits
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Vote on County Appraisal District Budget
📅 October 26, 2026
The board will vote to approve the 2027 budget for the La Salle County Appraisal District. This budget is funded directly by local taxpayers, but the agenda does not disclose the proposed amount or any year-over-year increase.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Cotulla ISD administration office. Ask: ‘Please post the proposed 2027 La Salle County Appraisal District budget online before the board votes on Item VI.D. Taxpayers deserve to see the cost.’

💰 Impact: Potential Property Tax Impact
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Undisclosed Bus Purchase Cost
📅 October 26, 2026
The board is scheduled to approve a purchase from Longhorn Bus Sales that exceeds $25,000. The agenda provides no specific dollar amount, preventing public oversight of a significant capital expenditure.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Contact the district’s Chief Financial & Operations Officer. Ask: ‘What is the total cost to taxpayers for the bus purchase listed under Item VI.H.I? This information should be public before the vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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