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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming DONNA ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Moves to Slow Down Public Records Access
The board will vote to designate 10 days as ‘non-business days’ for responding to Public Information Act requests. This is a legal maneuver that allows the district to delay releasing public records, making it harder for taxpayers and parents to get timely information.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Donna ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Item V.C.a uses a new law to create delays for public information. Taxpayers deserve faster, not slower, access to records. Vote NO and demand a roll-call vote.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Spending Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve the monthly ‘Accounts Payable’ list without disclosing the total amount or the individual payments in the public agenda. This lack of transparency could conceal controversial spending, such as payments to lobbying groups, from public scrutiny.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains payments to lobbying groups like TASB or other controversial vendors. Demand this list be published with the agenda going forward.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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District to Spend $92,800 on Program Consultants
The district plans to pay Region One ESC $92,800 for ‘learning walks’ and ‘executive reports’ to monitor its dual language program. This is a significant expense for consulting services that may not directly benefit students in the classroom.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Donna ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item V.B.g, what specific, measurable outcomes will the district receive for its $92,800? Please publish the full contract with deliverables before the vote.’
💰 Impact: $92,800
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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New ‘Behavioral Health’ Partnership Lacks Detail
The district is approving a partnership with ‘Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas’ for ‘age-appropriate education’ and ‘prevention activities.’ The vague description provides no details on the curriculum or what students will be taught, opening the door to potential mission creep.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Donna ISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item V.B.b, please publish the full Memorandum of Understanding with Behavioral Health Solutions so parents can review the curriculum and activities before approval.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum
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