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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ARGYLE ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Adopting Legislative Lobbying Platform
The board will discuss and consider adopting its official priorities for the 90th Texas Legislative Session. This document outlines the district’s lobbying goals, which primarily focus on securing more state funding to cover gaps the district claims total over $12.4 million.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Argyle ISD Board. Ask them to vote NO on adopting the legislative priorities in Item 12.C. ‘The district’s job is to educate students here in Argyle, not use our tax dollars to lobby Austin for more money.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Board to Vote on Creating a Budget Deficit
The board will vote on Budget Amendment #1 to add five new ‘contingency’ paraprofessional positions at a cost of $173,000. The district’s own documents state this amendment will create a deficit, meaning the district will be spending more than it takes in.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up and sign up for public comment to speak on Item 12.A. Email the Board: ‘Vote NO on any budget amendment that creates a deficit. The district must live within its means, just like the taxpayers who fund it.’
💰 Impact: ($173,000) Budget Deficit
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Resolution Creates Exception to Armed Officer Mandate
Under Consent Item 9.F, the board will pass a ‘Good Cause Resolution’ that creates a formal exception to the state law requiring an armed security officer on every campus. While the district claims it intends to comply, this resolution gives them a legal loophole to use other personnel if an officer is unavailable for training, illness, or other reasons.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board to pull Consent Item 9.F for a separate discussion and vote. ‘I urge you to vote NO on the Good Cause Resolution. Taxpayers expect full compliance with state safety mandates, not loopholes.’
💰 Impact: Reduced School Security
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Agreement Allows Video Recording in Classrooms
The district is approving an agreement with Texas Woman’s University that allows student teachers to be evaluated using video recording technology inside classrooms. While the agreement outlines privacy measures, it introduces video surveillance and data collection into the learning environment.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board regarding Consent Item 9.D. ‘Before approving this MOU, please confirm what specific, transparent opt-out rights parents have to prevent their children from being video recorded in the classroom.’
💰 Impact: Student Privacy Risk
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Vague Education Foundation Agreement on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Argyle Education Foundation (AEF) as part of the consent agenda. However, the text of the agreement has not been included in the public agenda packet, preventing public review before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board to pull Consent Item 9.E for discussion and demand the full text of the MOU be posted publicly before any vote is taken. Taxpayers should not have to guess what agreements the district is making.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Agreement
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Earns Top State Financial Rating
Argyle ISD has received a ‘Superior Achievement’ rating from the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 24th consecutive year. This top rating indicates excellent management of the district’s financial resources.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Argyle ISD Board or speak during public comment to thank CFO Liz Stewart and the administration for their consistent fiscal responsibility under Item 6. This public recognition reinforces the high standard taxpayers expect.
✅ Why It Matters: Strong Financial Stewardship
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