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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MOUNT VERNON ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Superintendent Goals Set Without Public Review
The board is set to approve the superintendent’s performance goals for the year. These goals often become the district’s marching orders and can be used to insert ideological objectives, like DEI metrics, into staff evaluations and district priorities, but the proposed goals have not been shared with the public.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The Superintendent’s proposed goals in Item 6.E must be made public. Contact the District Office and ask: ‘Taxpayers deserve to see the Superintendent’s performance goals before they are approved. Are any of the goals tied to DEI, SEL, or equity metrics?’
💰 Impact: Ideological Mission Creep
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Multiple Policy Changes Proposed Without Public Text
The board plans to revise or delete five different local policies (DBA, DCA, DK, EB, FDA) concerning employment, the school year, and student transfers. The proposed new language has not been made public, preventing taxpayers from reviewing the changes before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The proposed changes for the five policies in Item 6.D are not public. Contact the MVISD administration and demand that a red-lined version of each policy be posted online so the public can see what is being changed before the board votes.
💰 Impact: Reduced Transparency
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘District Improvement Plans’ Require Review
The board is voting on the Campus and District Improvement Plans, but the documents are not included in the agenda packet. These plans often dictate curriculum and spending priorities, and can introduce controversial programs like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) without public scrutiny.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The District and Campus Improvement Plans for Item 6.A were not attached. Contact the MVISD administration and demand these plans be posted publicly for review well before the vote.
💰 Impact: Potential SEL/DEI Programming
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Investment Policy Update Could Hide ESG Criteria
The board is adopting new investment policies and strategies. Without the text of the resolution, taxpayers cannot verify if the district is adopting politically-motivated ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria, which can sacrifice financial returns for political goals.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: The resolution for Item 6.B was not attached. Contact the District Office and ask: ‘Do the proposed investment policies include any ESG scoring or social screening criteria? Public funds must be managed for maximum return, not political agendas.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Investments
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Hardens Schools with Security Upgrades
The board is allocating $255,000 from a safety and security grant to purchase new exterior doors, locks, and hardware. This is a direct investment in student safety and a proper use of dedicated funds for school hardening.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Thank the board for prioritizing student safety with Item 6.F. Contact the District Office to show support for using security funds for their intended purpose: physically securing our schools.
✅ Why It Matters: N/A (Positive Action)
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