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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming FRANKSTON 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 Spending $1.4 Million Over Budget
The district’s own financial report, attached to the agenda, shows total disbursements are projected to be nearly $1.4 million over budget for the fiscal year. This includes payroll running $770,929 over budget and other expenditures running $627,973 over budget, raising questions about fiscal management.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: The financial report is part of Consent Agenda Item 7.D. Email the board: ‘The cash flow report shows spending is $1.4M over budget. Please pull this item for discussion and explain the plan to control spending to avoid a future property tax increase.’
💰 Impact: Future Tax Hikes
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Appoint Member to Appraisal District
The school board will nominate a director for the Henderson County Appraisal District board. This board oversees the entity that sets property values for tax purposes, directly impacting every homeowner’s tax bill.
Response
INFLUENCE THE APPOINTMENT: Contact the board before the vote on Item 9.C. ‘I urge you to nominate a director for the Henderson County Appraisal District who has a proven record of defending property owners and promoting transparency. Who are you considering for this critical role?’
💰 Impact: Higher Property Appraisals
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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District Pays for Student Web Monitoring Software
Hidden in the consent agenda’s bill report, the district paid $1,462.50 to Securly, Inc., a company that provides web filtering and student activity monitoring software. Parents should know what data is being collected on their children’s online activity and how it is being used.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: This payment is in Consent Agenda Item 7.C. Email the board: ‘Regarding the payment to Securly, Inc., what specific student data is being monitored and stored? Please provide the board with the district’s full data privacy policy for this vendor before renewing any contracts.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Financial Reports on Consent Agenda
Item 7.E, ‘Investment Report,’ and Item 7.F, ‘ESL Annual Program Evaluation,’ are listed on the consent agenda for a single vote with no attached documents. This prevents public review of investment performance or program details before the board approves them.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the board to pull Items 7.E and 7.F from the Consent Agenda for individual discussion. ‘Please publish the Investment Report and the ESL Program Evaluation online before the meeting so the public can review them before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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