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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MIDLOTHIAN ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Federal Grant Strings Attached to School Plan
The district is approving a ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ for a middle school, noting it is a ‘Grant Requirement Only.’ This is a red flag that federal or state money may be imposing specific curricula, data collection mandates, or SEL programs that local taxpayers will be forced to fund permanently after the grant money disappears.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the MISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item XII.C, what are the specific requirements of this grant? Taxpayers need to see the full plan and understand the long-term obligations before it is approved.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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Potential Ideology Hidden in District Plans
The board is set to approve all Campus and District Improvement Plans for the year under the ‘Consent Agenda,’ bundling them with routine items. These plans are often used to introduce controversial Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks into classrooms without a full public discussion.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the MISD Board of Trustees. ‘Pull Item X.D from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Parents and taxpayers deserve to know what is in the Campus and District Improvement Plans before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classrooms
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Undisclosed Budget Amendments Up for Vote
The board plans to vote on unspecified budget amendments without providing any details to the public beforehand. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for taxpayers to know if funds are being shifted to new programs, covering overspending, or being used for other purposes not in the original budget.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the MISD Board of Trustees. ‘Regarding Item XII.A, please publish the proposed budget amendments online before the meeting so taxpayers can review them prior to the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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