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📍 Drive to VERNON ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 26, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming VERNON ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 7)
Federal Program Agreement Hidden on Consent Agenda
📅 October 26, 2026
The board is set to approve an agreement with Rolling Plains Management Corporation, likely for the federal Head Start program, without separate discussion. This commits local taxpayer resources as a ‘non-federal match’ to secure federal funds that often come with significant strings attached to curriculum and operations.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Vernon ISD board: ‘Pull Item 10.A.7 from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know the full cost and all policy strings attached to this agreement before local funds are committed.’

💰 Impact: Commitment of Local Funds
WATCH (LEVEL 4)
Requires Verification

Vague ‘WRA’ Presentation Hides Potential Spending
📅 October 26, 2026
The agenda lists a presentation by an unknown entity called ‘WRA’ with no further details. This lack of transparency prevents the public from knowing if this is a sales pitch for a costly new contract or program paid for by taxpayers.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Vernon ISD administration before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item 5, who is WRA and what is the subject of their presentation? The public deserves to know if this involves a future cost to taxpayers.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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