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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CEDAR HILL ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Over $86,000 Paid to Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
The district’s monthly purchasing report (Item X.B) includes a payment of $86,163 to the ‘TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND’. TASB (Texas Association of School Boards) actively lobbies the Texas Legislature for higher taxes and against parental rights and transparency.
Response
This is a routine report, not a vote, but still requires accountability. Email the Cedar Hill ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘I see the $86,163 payment to TASB in Item X.B. Please find an insurance provider that does not use our tax dollars to lobby against taxpayers.’
💰 Impact: $86,163 to Lobbying Group
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| ALERT (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Join Secret Class Action Lawsuit
Item VIII.C is an action item for the district to join a class action lawsuit, but the agenda provides no details. Taxpayers have no idea who the district is suing, why, or what the potential costs and legal fees will be.
Response
Sign up for public comment on Item VIII.C. Email the Cedar Hill ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Before voting on Item VIII.C, the public deserves to know the details of this class action lawsuit. What is the subject, who are the parties, and what is the cost to taxpayers?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District-Wide Push for Social-Emotional Learning
Action Item VIII.A asks the board to approve Campus Improvement Plans for every school. These plans consistently prioritize ‘social-emotional well-being’ and implement programs like PBIS, ‘restorative practices,’ and dedicated SEL time, shifting focus from core academics.
Response
Email the Cedar Hill ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item VIII.A, parents want schools to focus on academic excellence, not social-emotional programming. Please vote NO on the Campus Improvement Plans until the SEL components are removed.’
💰 Impact: Mission Drift, Politicized Classrooms
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SEL Vendor ‘Conscious Discipline’ on Consent Agenda
Buried in the Consent Agenda (Item IX.E) is the approval of new vendors for instructional materials. The list includes ‘Loving Guidance LLC (Conscious Discipline),’ a prominent Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) provider, which pushes psychological programming into the classroom.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Cedar Hill ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘I demand Consent Item IX.E be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know who supports bringing SEL vendors like Conscious Discipline into our schools.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Bond Project Appears $300k Over Budget
The routine financial report for bond projects (Item X.A) shows the Lacy Enrollment Center project with a negative available balance of $301,458. This indicates a potential cost overrun on a taxpayer-funded construction project that requires explanation.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Cedar Hill ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the bond report in Item X.A, please explain the $301,458 negative balance on the Lacy Enrollment Center project. How will this cost overrun be covered?’
💰 Impact: $301,458 Potential Overrun
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item IX.H on the consent agenda asks for a waiver to replace up to 2,100 minutes of student instruction time with staff development. The agenda does not disclose what this training will cover, leaving parents in the dark about why their children are losing class time.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item IX.H in the Official Agenda (linked above) to determine the topic of this staff development. Email the Board: ‘Regarding Item IX.H, what is the training that justifies replacing 2,100 minutes of student instruction time?’
💰 Impact: Lost Student Instruction Time
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