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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ORANGEFIELD ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Conference Attendance
The superintendent is reporting on the TASA/TASB Governance Camp and Mid-Winter Conference. These organizations use local taxpayer money to lobby the Texas Legislature, often against policies that empower parents, increase transparency, and lower property taxes.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see district website for emails): ‘Regarding Items 7.H and 7.I, how much taxpayer money was spent on TASA/TASB membership, conference fees, and travel? Taxpayers should not be forced to fund groups that lobby against their interests.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Undisclosed Health Council Appointees on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a list of appointees to the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) as part of a bundled ‘Consent Agenda’ vote. This prevents public discussion and scrutiny of individuals who will influence health curriculum and policies for all students.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see district website for emails): ‘Pull the SHAC appointments from Consent Agenda Item 10.A for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know who is advising the district on their children’s health.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Scrutiny
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Budget Amendment Vote
The board is voting on a ‘Budget Amendment’ with no supporting documents explaining what money is being moved, where it’s coming from, or what it will be used for. This lack of transparency makes it impossible to provide public oversight on district spending.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board (see district website for emails): ‘Before voting on Budget Amendment 10.C, please publish the details of the amendment. The public has a right to know how its money is being spent.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Salary Increases Discussed in Secret
The board will vote on ‘salary enhancements’ immediately after discussing them in a closed-door session. This prevents any public discussion about the cost to taxpayers or the justification for the raises before the vote is taken.
Response
DEMAND PUBLIC DELIBERATION: Contact the Board (see district website for emails): ‘Before voting on Item 13.A, please state in open session the total cost of the proposed salary enhancements and the source of the funds. Major spending decisions should not be made without public discussion.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Salary Costs
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Vague ‘Improvement Plan’ Vote with No Details
The board is scheduled to vote on a ‘Local Improvement Plan’ for the Junior High without providing any public documents explaining what the plan contains. This prevents taxpayers from knowing if it involves new spending, curriculum changes, or other significant policies before the vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see district website for emails): ‘Postpone the vote on Item 10.B, the Junior High Improvement Plan, until the full text of the plan is made public. Taxpayers deserve to see what you are voting on.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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