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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GEORGETOWN ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Uses ‘Innovation’ Plan to Weaken Grievance Rights
The district is using its ‘District of Innovation’ status to exempt itself from a new state law designed to protect parent and employee rights. This change, under Consent Agenda items IX.D and IX.G, shrinks the window to file a formal grievance from up to 90 days down to just 15 days, making it harder to hold the district accountable.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Pull Consent Items IX.D and IX.G for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Why is the district opting out of state law to give parents and employees less time to file a complaint?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Large Batch of New Library Books up for Approval
The board is set to approve a list of 488 new library books in Consent Agenda item IX.C. While the district posted the list for a 30-day public review, the sheer volume makes it difficult for parents to vet every title for age-appropriateness.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Review the full book list attached to Item IX.C in the official agenda. If you see titles of concern for your child’s grade level, contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) to ask that those specific titles be pulled for individual review.
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parental Review
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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District Ends Improper Use of Bond Funds for Admin Costs
In a move toward greater fiscal transparency, the district is ending its practice of paying for general administrative costs out of bond funds. Item IX.E moves $200,000 in expenses like communications and software back to the General Fund, where they belong, reserving voter-approved bond money for capital projects.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Thank you for the responsible budget amendment in Item IX.E. Ending the use of bond funds for operating costs is the right thing to do for taxpayers. Please make this the permanent standard.’
✅ Why It Matters: N/A – Positive Action
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