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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming SKIDMORE-TYNAN ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret Hiring Vote with No Public Disclosure
The board plans to vote on hiring new personnel without releasing their names, positions, or salaries to the public beforehand. The agenda states that “Handouts will be given at meeting,” preventing any public review of the candidates or their cost to taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the board (see the Official Agenda link): ‘I demand Item 10 be tabled until the names, positions, and salaries of the recommended personnel are posted publicly. Voting on secret hires is an unacceptable transparency violation.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Salaries
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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District to Approve Undisclosed “Anonymous” Donation
The board is set to approve a donation without disclosing the donor, the amount, or any potential strings attached. Accepting secret money opens the door to unknown influence and undermines public trust in the district’s decision-making.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the board (see the Official Agenda link) before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 6, the public has a right to know the source and amount of all donations. Please disclose the details of this “anonymous” donation before you vote to accept it.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Influence
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Land Deal on W. Main Street
Under the Superintendent’s Report, the district is discussing a “Parcel Assemblage” of four lots on W. Main St. This is often the first step toward a new construction project that could lead to future taxpayer debt without upfront details on the purpose or cost.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the district office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask about Item 4.D: ‘What is the purpose of assembling these land parcels, what is the expected cost, and will this require a future bond or other taxpayer debt?’
💰 Impact: Future Taxpayer Debt
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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Potential Taxpayer Savings from Efficiency Audit
The board will hear a presentation on a district “Efficiency Audit.” These audits identify waste and recommend cost-saving measures, which can lead to lower taxes and better use of public funds if the board acts on the findings.
How to Secure It
ATTEND & AMPLIFY: Show up to the meeting for Item 8 to hear the audit results. If real cost-saving measures are presented, publicly thank the board and urge them to adopt the recommendations immediately to protect taxpayers.
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