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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming TERRELL ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Plan Embeds SEL and ‘Culturally Responsive Teaching’
The board will vote on the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, a lengthy document that makes ‘social and emotional learning’ a top priority. The plan also calls for ‘culturally responsive teaching,’ shifting the focus from core academics to subjective social theories on the taxpayer’s dime.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Regarding Item 11.C, how will the district measure the success of ‘social and emotional learning’ and ‘culturally responsive teaching,’ and what is the budget for these initiatives? The district’s focus should be on academic excellence.’
💰 Impact: Mission Drift from Academics
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Five-Year ‘Blank Check’ for Consultants on Consent Agenda
The board is asked to approve a pre-qualified list of ‘Consulting and Professional Development’ vendors for a five-year term, ending in 2031. This item is buried in the consent agenda, allowing future spending on these services with minimal public scrutiny for each new project.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘I demand Consent Item 9.B be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know the full scope and potential cost of this five-year consulting agreement before it’s approved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Long-Term Spending
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague ‘Instructional Coaching’ Contract Lacks Public Details
The board is set to award a contract for ‘Instructional Coaching Services’ without providing the proposal or cost details in the public agenda packet. This prevents taxpayers from reviewing the vendor, deliverables, or cost before the board votes.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 11.D in the Official Agenda (linked above) to find the vendor and cost. Contact the Board: ‘Please publish the full contract and cost for Item 11.D before the vote. Taxpayers deserve to see the details of the ‘Instructional Coaching Services’ contract.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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