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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MCDADE ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret Land Deal Discussion
The board will meet in a closed session to discuss buying real estate under Item 7.A. Any vote to spend taxpayer money on this purchase will happen in public under Item 8 with little to no prior public discussion, hiding the justification and cost from taxpayers until the last minute.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the McDade ISD Board before the meeting. Ask: ‘Regarding Items 7.A and 8, taxpayers deserve to know the cost and purpose of any potential land purchase before you vote. Table this item until the details can be presented and discussed in an open session.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Land Purchase
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Financial Reports Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve all recent financial reports, including check payments, in a single ‘consent agenda’ vote without individual discussion. This common tactic can be used to hide questionable spending, such as dues to lobbying groups that work against taxpayer interests.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the McDade ISD Board. ‘I request that Item 10.B, the financial reports, be pulled from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and a recorded roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Long Range Planning’ Could Precede Major Spending
The board is holding a discussion on ‘Long Range Planning’ under Item 6.F. This vague item often serves as the first step toward proposing major construction projects and large bond packages that lead to significant property tax increases.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the McDade ISD Board. ‘Regarding Item 6.F on Long Range Planning, what specific projects or debt are being considered? Taxpayers expect any plans for major spending to be developed in the open, not behind vague agenda items.’
💰 Impact: Future Tax Hikes
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Vague ‘Business Operations Services’ Contract
The board will consider ‘Options for Business Operations Services’ in Item 6.I. This could be a precursor to hiring expensive outside consultants or entering into a long-term service contract with little public input or clear deliverables.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the McDade ISD Board. ‘Before any vote on Item 6.I, please provide the public with the proposed options, costs, and vendor names for the Business Operations Services being considered.’
💰 Impact: Potential Consultant Fees
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