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Heads up, taxpayers and parents: We’ve audited the upcoming PONDER ISD agenda. There are 3 items targeting parental consent and taxpayer funds that need your immediate attention before the gavel falls.
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Board Policy Could Limit Public Comment to One Minute
The district’s public participation policy, BED(LOCAL), attached to the agenda, grants the board’s presiding officer the authority to reduce a citizen’s speaking time to as little as one minute. This rule can be used to silence dissent on controversial topics and rush through unpopular decisions without full community feedback.
Response
Email the Ponder ISD Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Policy BED(LOCAL) allows the board president to limit public comment to just one minute. I urge you to revise this policy to guarantee a reasonable minimum time for public input, such as three minutes, to ensure accountability.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Undisclosed Library Book Purchases Up for Vote
The board is voting to approve a list of library books following a 30-day review period, but the list of titles is not included in the public agenda. This process prevents parents and taxpayers from seeing what materials are being purchased for students before the board approves them.
Response
Email the Ponder ISD Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the agenda item for “Library purchases,” please post the full list of proposed books online so parents can review them before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classroom Materials
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Secret Budget Amendments on the Agenda
The board is scheduled to vote on unspecified amendments to the district budget. By not publishing the proposed changes in advance, the board prevents taxpayers from seeing how their money is being reallocated before the vote is taken.
Response
Email the Ponder ISD Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding the item “Consider District Budget Amendments,” please publish the full text of the proposed amendments online before the meeting so taxpayers can review them before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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