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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FORNEY ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Settlement with Department of Justice
The board will vote on a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice under Item 15. The terms of this agreement, including any financial cost to taxpayers or required policy changes, have not been made public ahead of the vote.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Forney ISD Board (see district website for contact info). ‘Before voting on Item 15, the Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice must be made public. What are the terms, what is the cost, and what federal mandates will this impose on our schools?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Settlement
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Funding Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The board is set to approve a policy update from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) as part of the consent agenda (Item 10E). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobbying group that consistently opposes parental rights, school choice, and property tax relief in Austin.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Forney ISD Board (see district website for contact info). ‘I demand Item 10E be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know which board members support funding TASB’s political agenda.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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Taxpayer-Funded Travel to Lobbyist Conference
The agenda announces the upcoming TASA/TASB conference, which board members and staff will likely attend using taxpayer funds. These conferences are used by powerful lobbying groups to organize against taxpayer-friendly reforms like property tax relief and school choice.
Response
ASK FOR THE RECEIPTS: Contact the Forney ISD Board (see district website for contact info). ‘Regarding the TASA/TASB Conference announced in Item 17, please provide a full accounting of all taxpayer funds spent on registration, travel, and lodging for this event. Why are we funding organizations that lobby against taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Travel & Lobbying
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Vague Budget Amendment on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a “Budget Amendment” as part of the consent agenda (Item 10B), a block of items passed with a single vote and no discussion. Without an attached document, taxpayers have no way of knowing what money is being moved or for what purpose.
Response
PULL IT FROM CONSENT: Contact the Forney ISD Board (see district website for contact info). ‘Pull Item 10B, the Budget Amendment, from the consent agenda for a full presentation and a separate vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the details before you approve it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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Vague Vendor Contract on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a contract with “MSB School Services” on the consent agenda (Item 10D), meaning it will likely pass without discussion. The purpose and cost of this contract are not detailed in the agenda, preventing public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Forney ISD Board (see district website for contact info). ‘Regarding Item 10D, please publish the contract with MSB School Services and explain its purpose and total cost before the vote. Contracts should not be hidden on the consent agenda.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Contract Cost
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