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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BOLES ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Secret ‘District of Innovation’ Policy Changes
The board will vote on revised ‘District of Innovation’ policies, which allow the district to claim exemptions from state education laws on issues like teacher certification and class size. The district has not published the text of these proposed changes, preventing any public review before the vote.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Boles ISD administration before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 7.D, please publish the full text of the proposed ‘District of Innovation’ policy revisions online so taxpayers can review them before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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School Board to Cancel November Election
The board plans to cancel the November 2026 election and declare the unopposed candidates as winners. While this is a common cost-saving measure, it prevents voters from holding the board accountable at the ballot box and can lead to long-term incumbent entrenchment.
Response
ASK WHY: Contact the Boles ISD administration. ‘Regarding Item 7.C, what is the district doing to encourage more community members to run for the school board so that voters have a choice in future elections?’
💰 Impact: No Voter Accountability
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Vague Pre-K ‘Family Engagement’ Plan
The board is scheduled to approve a new ‘High-Quality Prekindergarten Family Engagement plan.’ The agenda provides no details or attachments, leaving parents unaware of what new curriculum, surveys, or requirements might be included in the plan for the district’s youngest students.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Boles ISD administration. ‘Regarding Item 7.F, please publish the full text of the Pre-K Family Engagement plan so parents can review it before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curriculum/Mandates
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Undisclosed Cost for Technology Project
The board will vote to approve a quote for a federally subsidized ‘E-Rate’ technology project. The agenda does not disclose the vendor, the cost, or the specific services being purchased, preventing public scrutiny of the spending.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Boles ISD administration. ‘Regarding Item 7.E, what is the total cost and who is the vendor for the E-Rate project quote?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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