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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming ST MARY’S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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School Board to Vote on Bypassing State-Mandated Armed Officer Requirement
The board is voting on a resolution to claim a “good cause exception” to the state law requiring an armed security officer on campus. Citing a “lack of available funding,” this action would leave the school without the mandated level of security, a decision that directly impacts the safety of every student and staff member.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up and sign up for public comment. Email the board: ‘Student safety is not an optional budget item. Do not claim an exception to the state’s armed officer mandate. Fund the security required by law or explain to parents why you are choosing not to. Vote NO on Item VIII.C.’
💰 Impact: Compliance with state-mandated student safety measures.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Vote on Student Handbook and Code of Conduct with No Public Draft
The board is scheduled to vote on the new Student Handbook and Code of Conduct, but the proposed document with changes is not attached to the public agenda. These documents often contain critical policies on student discipline, parental rights, and technology use. Voting without making the draft public beforehand is a transparency failure.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the board: ‘Regarding Item VIII.G, please postpone the vote on the Student Handbook until a red-lined version showing all proposed changes is posted for public review. Parents have a right to see what new rules you are imposing on their children before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Potentially restrictive new policies on discipline or parental notification passed without public review.
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Vote on Undisclosed Budget Adjustment
The board is set to take action on a “2025-2026 Budget adjustment” with no supporting documents or explanation of what is being changed. This could involve shifting funds, increasing spending, or cutting programs, but taxpayers are left in the dark about where their money is going.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the board: ‘Before you vote on Item VIII.A, please provide the public with a detailed breakdown of the proposed budget adjustment, including the specific accounts affected and the reason for the change.’
💰 Impact: Unknown. Could be new spending or reallocation of funds away from core instruction.
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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School Board to Certify Compliance with State’s Anti-DEI Law
The board is voting on a resolution to formally certify its compliance with state laws TEC 11.005 and 28.0022. These laws prohibit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) administrative roles and certain divisive instructional concepts, ensuring the school remains focused on core academics.
How to Secure It
SUPPORT TRANSPARENCY: Email the board to thank them for taking public action on Item VIII.E to certify compliance with state law. Ask them to ensure this commitment is reflected in all future hiring, curriculum, and vendor contracts.
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