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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HEARNE ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Hire Grant-Writing Consultant
The board is considering a contract over $50,000 with ‘Educational Research Institute/ERI Funding Group Inc.’ These firms often pursue federal grants that come with long-term ideological strings and unfunded mandates, leaving local taxpayers on the hook after the initial grant money runs out.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Hearne ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding the ‘ERI Funding Group’ contract under Item VIII. Ask: ‘What is the fee structure for this consultant, and what types of grants will they be pursuing? The board must retain final approval on all grant applications.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Major High School Plan Buried in Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve the ‘Hearne H.S. Turnaround Plan’ without individual discussion by bundling it into the consent agenda. This prevents public debate on a plan that could involve significant new spending, controversial consultants, or major curriculum changes.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Hearne ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and demand that the ‘Hearne H.S. Turnaround Plan’ under Item VII be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know what’s in this plan before it’s approved.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy & Spending Changes
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘$50,000+’ Contract for ‘Comprehensive Training’
The board plans to approve a purchase over $50,000 with the ‘Comprehensive Training Center.’ The agenda gives no information about the type of training, who will receive it, or what the goals are, opening the door for spending on politically-charged topics without public oversight.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Hearne ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) about the ‘Comprehensive Training Center’ contract under Item VIII. Ask: ‘What is the specific subject matter of this training, and will the training materials be made available for public review before the vote?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Ideological Training
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Consultant Contract for ‘Redefining Futures’
The board will vote on a contract over $10,000 with a vendor named ‘Redefining Futures.’ The agenda provides no details on the services, deliverables, or total cost, fitting a pattern of vague consultant spending with little public accountability.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Hearne ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) regarding the ‘Redefining Futures’ purchase under Item VIII. Ask: ‘What specific services will this vendor provide, what are the measurable deliverables, and what is the total cost to the taxpayer?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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