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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming SUNNYVALE ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Trustees Report on Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Convention
Trustees will report on their attendance at the TASA/TASB convention. These organizations use local taxpayer dollars to lobby the Texas Legislature, often for policies that lead to higher property taxes and work against parental rights and educational freedom.
Response
During Open Forum (Item II), ask the Board: ‘How much in taxpayer funds was spent on travel, dues, and fees related to the TASA/TASB convention? Will the board consider withdrawing from these political lobby groups and redirect that money to the classroom?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Discussion of New Stadium Scoreboard Funding
The board will discuss replacing the Raider Stadium scoreboard, a potentially major capital expense. This is often the first step toward issuing debt without voter approval, such as Certificates of Obligation, which saddles taxpayers with long-term debt for non-essential projects.
Response
Address the board during Open Forum (Item II) regarding Item XI: ‘As you discuss the new scoreboard, I urge you to commit now to bringing any significant funding proposal to the voters in a bond election, rather than using non-voter-approved debt.’
💰 Impact: Potential Non-Voter-Approved Debt
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Vote on Undisclosed Campus Improvement Plans
The board is scheduled to approve Campus Improvement Plans without making the documents publicly available in the agenda. These plans can contain significant policy changes, including new curriculum mandates or ‘Social Emotional Learning’ (SEL) programs, hidden from public view until after the vote.
Response
Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand the board postpone the vote on Item VII until the full Campus Improvement Plans have been posted online for public review for at least 72 hours.
💰 Impact: Hidden Curriculum Mandates
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