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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DALHART ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague Budget Amendment and Large Purchases
The board is set to approve a budget amendment and unspecified purchases over $25,000 with no details provided on the public agenda. This practice obscures how taxpayer money is being reallocated and spent, preventing public scrutiny before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Dalhart ISD administration before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 7.B, please provide the public with a detailed breakdown of the proposed budget amendment and the list of purchases over $25,000 before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Undisclosed ‘Local Improvement Plan’ for Intermediate School
The board will vote on a ‘local improvement plan’ for Dalhart Intermediate School without providing the plan itself on the public agenda. These plans can sometimes introduce new curricula, costly programs, or data-gathering initiatives without parental review.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Dalhart ISD administration: ‘Regarding Item 7.E, please publish the full text of the Dalhart Intermediate local improvement plan online so parents and taxpayers can review it before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Potential Program Costs
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Undisclosed ‘Local Improvement Plan’ for Jr. High
The board will vote on a ‘local improvement plan’ for Dalhart Jr. High without providing the plan itself on the public agenda. These plans can sometimes introduce new curricula, costly programs, or data-gathering initiatives without parental review.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Dalhart ISD administration: ‘Regarding Item 7.F, please publish the full text of the Dalhart Jr. High local improvement plan online so parents and taxpayers can review it before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Potential Program Costs
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Vague ‘Safety’ Action Item
The board is scheduled to take action on an unspecified item labeled only as ‘Safety.’ This lack of detail prevents the public from knowing if the board is considering new surveillance technology, policy changes, or significant security expenditures.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Dalhart ISD administration: ‘What specific action is being considered under agenda Item 7.H, ‘Safety’? The public deserves to know the details before a vote is taken.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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