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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EVADALE ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague ‘Bond Finance Update’ Could Signal New Debt
The Superintendent’s ‘Bond Finance Update’ under item 3.a.2 is a high-risk agenda item. These updates are often the first step toward issuing new debt, potentially through Certificates of Obligation which do not require voter approval.
Response
ATTEND & ASK: Show up and ask during public comment for item 3.a.2: ‘Is the district considering any new debt, including Certificates of Obligation? We expect any new long-term debt to be put before the voters for approval.’
💰 Impact: Future Tax Increases
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Review Required for Campus/District Improvement Plan
The board is set to approve the Campus/District Improvement Plan in item 2.d. These plans can be used to introduce Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives into the curriculum without a separate, transparent vote.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Evadale ISD administration office before Monday’s meeting: ‘Please post the full text of the Campus/District Improvement Plan from agenda item 2.d online so parents can review it before the board votes.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Curriculum
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Undisclosed Spending for Consultants or Legal Bills
Item 2.a lists ‘action on G&G and McKinley Golden Presentations and Bills’ with no context or dollar amount. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for taxpayers to know what services were rendered or how much of their money is being spent.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office: ‘Regarding Item 2.a, who are G&G and McKinley Golden, and what is the total cost of the bills being approved? This information should be public before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Report
A SHAC report is on the agenda under item 2.i. While just a report, these committees can sometimes recommend controversial health or sex education curricula that bypass parental values. Taxpayers should monitor what this committee is advising.
Response
MONITOR & REQUEST: Contact the district office to request a copy of the SHAC report mentioned in item 2.i. Parents have a right to know what health-related policies are being recommended for their children.
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Win (LEVEL 5) |
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Board Training on Parental Rights is a Win
The Superintendent’s report (Item 3.a.6) notes that the board must complete state-mandated training on Parental Rights. This is a positive development, reinforcing that the district is accountable to parents as the primary decision-makers for their children.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Attend the meeting and thank the board during public comment for taking parental rights seriously. Ask them to publicly affirm their commitment to the principles of the TEA training after they complete it.
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