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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming WOODVILLE ISD agenda. There are 4 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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District Seeks Exemption from Armed Guard Mandate
The board is voting on a resolution to exempt itself from the state law requiring an armed security officer on every campus. This “good cause exception” lowers the security standard mandated by the legislature to protect students.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Woodville ISD Board (contact info on the district website) and demand ‘Consent Agenda Item 4 be pulled for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know which trustees are voting to bypass the state’s armed security requirement for our schools.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Student Safety
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 6) |
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Rubber-Stamping the Appraisal District Budget
The board will vote on the Tyler County Appraisal District’s budget. This is a key opportunity for the district to exercise oversight on the entity that determines property values, but these votes are often approved with little public discussion.
Response
DEMAND OVERSIGHT: Contact the Woodville ISD Board (contact info on the district website) and ask: ‘Before voting on Action Item 2, what specific questions has the board asked the Tyler County Appraisal District about its budget increases and performance? We expect you to represent taxpayers, not rubber-stamp the appraisers.’
💰 Impact: Higher Appraisal Costs
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| 🚩Watchlist (LEVEL 5) |
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Developing “Legislative Priorities” for Austin
The Superintendent will present the district’s proposed “Legislative Priorities.” This is often the first step toward taxpayer-funded lobbying efforts that advocate for more spending or less local accountability from the state legislature.
Response
MONITOR AND QUESTION: This is an information item, not a vote. Pay attention to what priorities are presented under Information Item 1.g. Are they focused on local control and academic excellence, or are they a wish list for more state money with no strings attached?
💰 Impact: Future Lobbying Costs
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Publicly Certifies Ban on DEI
The district is holding a public hearing and then voting to certify its compliance with state law banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) activities. This is a positive step in ensuring district resources are focused on academics, not political agendas.
How to Secure It
ATTEND AND SUPPORT: Show up to the public hearing (Public Hearing Item 1) and stay for the vote (Action Item 1) to thank the board for publicly certifying its compliance with the state’s ban on DEI. This sets a strong example for other districts to follow.
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