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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming LA GRANGE ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Undisclosed Library Book Purchases on Voting Agenda
The board is set to vote on acquiring new library books (Item V.B) and discuss another list (Item IV.C), but the lists of titles are not attached to the public agenda. This prevents parents and taxpayers from reviewing the materials being purchased with their money for age-appropriateness and ideological content before the board approves them.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the district office and demand the book lists for agenda items IV.C and V.B be published online immediately. Email the Board: ‘Parents have a right to see the library books you are buying with our tax dollars. Postpone the vote on Item V.B until the full list is made public for at least one week.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content
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New Surveillance System Raises Data Privacy Questions
The district is considering a new door access control system from the vendor Verkada. This cloud-based system will create a digital log of student and staff movements, raising important questions about data security, who has access to this information, and how it will be used.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board before the meeting: ‘Regarding Item V.E, what are the district’s data privacy and security policies for the Verkada system? Who owns the data on student movements, and with whom will it be shared?’
💰 Impact: Student Data Collection
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board plans to vote on ‘Budget Amendments’ under Item V.A without providing any supporting documents in the public agenda. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for taxpayers to know if this is a routine transfer or a significant shift in spending priorities.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden spending. Email the Board: ‘Regarding Item V.A, please provide the detailed budget amendments to the public before any vote is taken. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being moved.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Public Comment Rules May Limit Participation
The district requires citizens to sign up to speak by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting by contacting the administration office. This rule can prevent busy parents and taxpayers who learn about an issue late in the day from addressing their elected officials.
Response
Email the La Grange ISD Board: ‘Regarding items I.C and I.D, please amend the public comment policy to allow citizens to sign up in person until the meeting begins. Requiring pre-registration hours in advance is a barrier to public participation.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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