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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SAN MARCOS CISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret Session on Hiring Lobbyist Group TASB
The board will meet in a closed session with lawyers to discuss hiring the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) for its superintendent search. This moves a critical discussion about paying a political lobbyist group with taxpayer funds behind closed doors, away from public scrutiny.
Response
Contact the San Marcos CISD Board of Trustees (see the district website for emails): ‘Regarding Item X.A, why is the discussion about hiring the lobbyist group TASB being held in secret? The public deserves to hear the full deliberation before you vote to spend our money on a political organization.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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District Considers Hiring Lobbyist Group for Superintendent Search
The board will hear a presentation from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to potentially hire them for the superintendent search. TASB is a taxpayer-funded association that actively lobbies the Texas Legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes and less local control.
Response
Contact the San Marcos CISD Board of Trustees (see the district website for emails): ‘Regarding Item VII.A.3, please do not use taxpayer money to hire TASB, a lobbyist group that works against taxpayer interests in Austin. Find a neutral, professional search firm that is not involved in political lobbying.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consulting Fees
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Secret Deliberations on District Land for Housing Project
The board is hearing a presentation and holding a closed-door session about a proposed housing project with a private developer, ‘Upward Communities.’ These deals can involve complex leases or sales of public property that may not provide the best value for taxpayers.
Response
Contact the San Marcos CISD Board of Trustees (see the district website for emails): ‘Regarding items VII.A.4 and X.B, the public deserves full transparency on any proposed deal involving public school land and a private developer. What are the terms of the proposed housing project, and how does it benefit San Marcos taxpayers and students?’
💰 Impact: Potential Undervalued Land Deal
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