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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CLAUDE ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Seeks to Renew Plan Bypassing Teacher Certification Laws
The board will vote to approve hiring uncertified teachers under its ‘District of Innovation’ (DOI) plan (Item 10.F) and will also vote to start the renewal process for the entire plan (Item 10.I). DOI plans allow districts to exempt themselves from state laws, including teacher certification, potentially lowering classroom standards without direct voter oversight.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the Claude ISD board before the meeting. Ask ‘Regarding Items 10.F and 10.I, which specific state laws are we bypassing with our DOI plan, and how does hiring uncertified teachers benefit our students? We deserve a public discussion before this is renewed.’
💰 Impact: Lowered Teaching Standards
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Secret Library Book List Up for Approval
The board is scheduled to approve a new list of library books for purchase, but the list of titles has not been made public in the agenda. This prevents parents and taxpayers from reviewing the books for age-appropriateness and content before their money is spent.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Claude ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 10.B, please postpone the vote on the library book list until the full list of proposed titles is published for public review.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Content
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘District Improvement Plan’ on Agenda
The board is set to approve the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, a key document outlining district goals. However, the plan itself was not included in the public agenda, preventing taxpayers from reviewing its priorities, costs, or potential inclusion of controversial curricula.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The District Improvement Plan in Item 10.D was not attached to the public agenda. Contact the district office and demand a copy of the plan be posted online before the board votes on it.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Priorities
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Board to Adopt Federal Plan for Grant Eligibility
The district will hold a hearing and vote to adopt the Armstrong County Hazard Mitigation Plan to remain eligible for FEMA grants. These federal plans can come with long-term policy strings and mandates that affect local control and taxpayer obligations long after grant money is spent.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the board about Item 10.G. ‘What specific requirements or future obligations does adopting the FEMA mitigation plan place on Claude ISD taxpayers after the grant money is gone?’
💰 Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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