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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming PFLUGERVILLE ISD agenda. There are 6 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Committee Paves Way for Future Bond Debt
The board is voting to create a Citizens Facility Advisory Committee. These committees are almost always the first step in launching a multi-million dollar bond election, which means future property tax increases.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website). ‘Pull Item 5.J from the Consent Agenda. Taxpayers deserve a full discussion on the committee’s charter and membership before approving a body that will recommend new debt.’
💰 Impact: Future Bond Debt
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| ⚠️ Warning (LEVEL 7) |
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Budget Amendment Hides Spending Details
The board plans to approve a budget amendment for the general fund on the consent agenda. These amendments can shift large amounts of taxpayer money with little public scrutiny, potentially funding new programs or positions without a transparent discussion.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on the district website). ‘Before voting on Item 5.H, please publish the full details of the budget amendment. Taxpayers deserve to know how our money is being reallocated.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Approval of New Library Books
The board is set to approve a list of new school library materials without public review. This item, hidden on the consent agenda, prevents parents from seeing what books are being purchased with their tax dollars before they are placed in front of students.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website). ‘Regarding Item 5.B, please publish the proposed list of library materials online before the vote so parents can review them.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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New Student Communication Tool Lacks Detail
A contract for ‘SchoolStatus Communication Tools’ is up for approval for over $100,000. While framed as communication, these platforms can function as data dashboards that collect sensitive student and family information with unclear privacy protections.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on the district website). ‘Regarding Item 5.G.(2), what data does SchoolStatus collect on students and parents, and who has access to it? Please publish the contract and privacy policy before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Privacy Risk
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Secret Appointments to Health Advisory Council
The board is approving appointments to the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) on the consent agenda. The SHAC has significant influence over sensitive health and human sexuality curriculum, but the district has not disclosed who is being appointed.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website). ‘Pull Item 5.C from the Consent Agenda. The public has a right to know who is being appointed to the SHAC and to hear a discussion on their qualifications.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Influence on Curriculum
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague $100,000+ Consultant Contract
The district is approving a purchase over $100,000 for ‘Contract Evaluation Support for Special Education Assessment Services.’ This vague title could be a costly consultant contract with no clear deliverables or metrics for success, passed without discussion on the consent agenda.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on the district website). ‘Regarding Item 5.G.(1), please provide the full contract, scope of work, and total cost before the vote. What specific problem does this contract solve?’
💰 Impact: Over $100,000
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