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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for LA PORTE ISD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Proposing 20.68% Effective Tax Rate Increase
The board is voting to adopt a new property tax rate that they state will “effectively be raised by 20.68%.” This action will trigger a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election in November, asking taxpayers to approve the increase.
Recommended Action Plan
ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING: Item VII is a public hearing on the budget and tax rate. Show up to demand the Board justify this massive effective tax hike and hold the line on spending before asking voters for more money. Contact the Board via the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: 20.68% Effective Tax Hike
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Budget Amendment Reveals ‘SEL/Student Wellness’ Spending
A budget amendment on the consent agenda moves $4,000 from an account titled “GF DW COORD SEL/STU WELLN MISC CONTRACTED SERVICES.” This confirms the district is budgeting for a Coordinator of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Student Wellness, embedding this ideology into its administrative structure.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Board via the district website: ‘Pull Item XI.J from the Consent Agenda. I demand a public discussion on the full budget and duties for the Coordinator of SEL/Student Wellness before any funds are moved.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Tax Dollars for SEL Staff
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is scheduled to approve the 2026-2027 Student Handbook, a key document outlining rules and expectations for students. However, the actual handbook document is not attached to the public agenda, only an action sheet.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Student Rules
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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Major Win: Policy Update Bans DEI and Social Transitioning
A massive win for parental rights is buried in the TASB Policy Update 127. The proposed changes explicitly prohibit employees from engaging in or assigning DEI duties and, critically, prohibit them from assisting a student with social transitioning. The update also bans the use of race, sex, or socioeconomic status in identifying gifted and talented students.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT: This is a first reading. We must show up to thank the Board for considering these vital protections and ensure they are adopted without being weakened. Contact the Board via the district website: ‘Thank you for protecting our children. Please vote YES on TASB Update 127 to ban DEI and social transitioning in our schools.’
✅ Why It Matters: Protecting Parental Rights
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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Win for Classroom Focus: New Code of Conduct Bans Student Cell Phones
The proposed 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct institutes a clear ban on student use of personal communication devices, including cell phones, during the school day. This is a significant step toward restoring focus on academics and reducing distractions and opportunities for cyberbullying in the classroom.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Contact the Board via the district website to thank them for approving the new Student Code of Conduct and its strong stance on cell phones. This policy should be a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Restoring Classroom Focus
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