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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TEXANS CAN ACADEMIES agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Major Shift to Virtual Schooling Hidden on Consent Agenda
A request to apply for full-time hybrid and virtual campuses for the 2027-2028 school year is bundled in the consent agenda. This represents a significant policy shift that impacts funding, instruction, and parental oversight, and it should be fully debated in public, not passed without discussion.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and demand that Item VI.C.6 be pulled from the consent agenda for a full discussion and a recorded vote. ‘A move to virtual schooling is a major decision that deserves a public hearing, not a rubber stamp.’
💰 Impact: Major Policy Change Without Debate
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Public Comment Restricted to Once Per Month
The board’s policy limits public comment to a 30-minute total session, with individual speakers restricted to three minutes and only allowed to speak once every 30 days. This policy can stifle timely feedback from parents and taxpayers on emerging issues.
Response
Contact the District Office at 972-841-5773: ‘The 30-day restriction on public comment in Item III prevents timely community feedback. Please revise this policy to allow taxpayers to address the board as needed.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Cost for Student Recruitment Contract
The board is renewing a contract with ‘Charter Connect’ for student outreach and attendance services. The cost of this contract, its performance metrics, and the terms of the renewal are not disclosed in the agenda, preventing taxpayers from evaluating its value.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) before the vote on Item VIII.A.5. ‘What is the total cost of the Charter Connect contract renewal, and what specific deliverables are taxpayers getting for their money?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Justice Alliance’ Partnership on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the ‘Lone Star Justice Alliance’ without public discussion as part of the consent agenda. The nature and cost of this partnership are not detailed, raising questions about potential ideological programming entering the district.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) and ask the board to pull Item VI.C.3 from the consent agenda for a separate discussion. ‘What are the goals and taxpayer costs of the Lone Star Justice Alliance partnership?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Student Survey Measures Subjective ‘Interactions’
The board is reviewing a goal to increase positive student survey responses about their ‘daily interactions with teachers and staff.’ While seemingly benign, this opens the door to subjective data collection that can be a precursor to more invasive social-emotional ‘climate surveys.’
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) regarding Item VIII.A.4. ‘Please provide the full text of the student survey. Parents have a right to know exactly what data is being collected from their children.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Collection
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