Texas Public Policy Foundation Alert: ITASCA ISD – Monday, September 14, 2026 [13968a89]

Texas Public Policy Foundation

Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ITASCA ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Multiple Capital Projects Proposed with No Price Tag

📅 Scheduled Action

The board plans to vote on replacing the scoreboard, tennis courts, and track without disclosing the cost to taxpayers in the agenda. This prevents public scrutiny of potentially significant spending before the vote is taken.

Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Itasca ISD board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Items H.3, H.4, and H.5, what is the total proposed cost for the scoreboard, tennis courts, and track projects? The public deserves to see the price tag before you vote.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Capital Spending

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6)

Requires Verification

Adopting 5-Year Plan Without Public Review

📅 Scheduled Action

The board is set to adopt a new 5-Year Plan and board goals without making the document public ahead of the vote. This plan could lock in new spending priorities or ideological shifts for years to come, all decided before parents and taxpayers can see the details.

Response

DEMAND TO SEE THE PLAN: Contact the Itasca ISD board. ‘The public must be allowed to review the proposed 5-Year Plan under Item H.7 before it is adopted. Please postpone the vote until the document is published.’

💰 Impact: Hidden Policy Changes

🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5)

Vote on Undisclosed Construction Cost Overruns

📅 Scheduled Action

The board will vote on “Change Orders” for a construction project without providing any detail on the reason for the changes or the additional cost to taxpayers. Change orders are a common way for project budgets to spiral out of control without public oversight.

Response

DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Itasca ISD board. ‘Before voting on Item H.6, please publicly state the dollar amount of the Legacy Construction Change Orders and the reason for the cost increase.’

💰 Impact: Potential Cost Overruns

District Info

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123 N COLLEGE, ITASCA, TX 76055

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