Spinning and spending like Oprah!

On the August 31, 2009  bill from  The  Law Offices of Robert Luna is a curious entry of $8500.00 to the Margulies Communication Group. The Marguiles Communications Group is a public relations firm or "spin doctor." Marguiles Group , among it's recent success stories the firm claims: "MCG is spokesperson for Oprah Winfrey during Amarillo trial."

It is curious that the district's attorney felt it necessary to retain a high powered  public relations firm  three days prior to final canvass of the May election on May 18th.  Most deliberations with Mr. Luna are conducted in executive session, therefore it is impossible determine who, if anyone approved this expenditure and why they felt the expenditure was necessary.

The Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent school district employs 8 people in the Public Information office inside the district ,and as allocated an 1 Million dollar budget for that department, that includes a $500,000 salary budget for that office. Both operating expenses and labor expenses are double any surrounding district, including much larger districts like Plano ISD and Lewisville ISD.

Once again precious resources are diverted from education without explanation or benefit to the district.