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๐Ÿ“ Drive to BOYS RANCH ISD Office   ๐Ÿ“… Monday, August 31, 2026 to Calendar
๐Ÿ“„ View Official Agenda
Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming BOYS RANCH ISD agenda. There are 5 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
๐Ÿšจ Alert (LEVEL 9)
Requires Verification

Vote on 2026-2027 Budget and Property Tax Rate
๐Ÿ“… August 31, 2026
The board is scheduled to vote on the entire budget for the 2026-2027 school year. This action sets the property tax burden for homeowners, but the agenda provides no details on the proposed tax rate or whether it exceeds the no-new-revenue rate.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the proposed budget and tax rate. Contact the District Office: ‘Does the proposed 2026-2027 budget adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate? Taxpayers demand a clear answer before you vote.’

๐Ÿ’ฐ Impact: Higher Property Taxes
๐ŸšฉWatchlist (LEVEL 6)
Undisclosed ‘Amendment #2’ Up for Vote
๐Ÿ“… August 31, 2026
The board is voting on an item listed only as “Amendment #2,” with no description of what policy, contract, or budget item is being changed. This lack of basic information prevents any public scrutiny before the vote is taken.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding the vote on “Amendment #2,” what is being amended? The public deserves to see the full text of this item before the board takes action.’

๐Ÿ’ฐ Impact: Undisclosed
๐ŸšฉWatchlist (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

New Teacher Training Policy Lacks Detail
๐Ÿ“… August 31, 2026
The board is adopting the district’s professional development policy for the upcoming school year. This policy dictates all required teacher training and can be a vehicle for introducing controversial ideologies, but the proposed policy document is not included for public review.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to read the proposed Professional Development Policy. Contact the Board: ‘Does the proposed teacher training policy include concepts related to DEI, ESG, or SEL? Training should focus on academic excellence.’

๐Ÿ’ฐ Impact: Ideological Training
๐ŸšฉWatchlist (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Secret Revisions to Teacher Evaluation Policy
๐Ÿ“… August 31, 2026
The board is voting on undisclosed changes to policy “DNA(LOCAL),” which governs how teachers are evaluated. Without the proposed text, parents and taxpayers cannot know how these changes will affect teacher performance, accountability, and retention in the district.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for “DNA(LOCAL)” to see the proposed changes. Contact the Board: ‘Please publish the red-lined changes to policy DNA(LOCAL) so the public can understand the impact before you vote.’

๐Ÿ’ฐ Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
ALERT (LEVEL 4)
Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Appointments
๐Ÿ“… August 31, 2026
The board is appointing eleven members to the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC). This committee has significant influence over health curriculum and other sensitive student policies, making its membership critical for parents to monitor.
Response

KNOW YOUR SHAC: Review the list of proposed SHAC members in the agenda. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) to ask how these members were selected and to ensure parental values are represented on this influential committee.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Impact: Curriculum Influence
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