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Eliminate Carstarphen’s $1000/mo vehicle allowance

55 Yeah!Nah
for: 56
against: 1

Dr. Carstarphen receives a $1,000/mo vehicle allowance. I think she can afford to maintain her own vehicle. When it is used for work, she can submit in a mileage reimbursement like everyone else. It’s not a lot, but it’s something … Continue reading

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Furlough days for AISD CAC employees

20 Yeah!Nah
for: 26
against: 6

Mandate 5-10 furlough days a year for AISD CAC employees. Furlough days may need to be staggered during the school year for employees within certain departments (so as to not leave the central office vacant) or be during the christmas … Continue reading

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Sell the AISD land tract located in the Travis Country Subdivision

40 Yeah!Nah
for: 43
against: 3

The is a tract of land that AISD has owned for about 30 years now. It was originally set aside for an elementary school which the Travis Country residents back in the 80′s voted against (foolishly). The land is tucked … Continue reading

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Start Educational Foundation

40 Yeah!Nah
for: 41
against: 1

Eanes ISD has been able to successfully bypass Robin Hood and keep money within its own district through the Eanes Education Foundation. They are able to fully fund teacher positions, athletic programs, and facility renovations/maintenance. Foundations can be set up … Continue reading

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Build a few extra vacation days to the school year

19 Yeah!Nah
for: 26
against: 7

Building a few additional vacation days into the school year could potentially have several cost saving benefits as well as potentially bring in additional income… how? If there were a few more vacation days added during some of the months … Continue reading

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