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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming GRANBURY ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Seeks Exemption from Parent Oversight Laws
Under its ‘District of Innovation’ renewal plan, the administration is seeking broad exemptions from state laws that guarantee parental oversight and classroom standards. The plan would eliminate requirements for parent-led library advisory councils, remove public review periods for new library books, and allow the district to exceed the 22-to-1 student-teacher ratio in K-4 classrooms without a state waiver. It also seeks to bypass state law regarding the public grievance process.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Show up Tuesday and sign up for public comment on Item 12.b. Email the Granbury ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Vote NO on the District of Innovation renewal. Do not vote to exempt our district from state laws on parent-led library councils, public review of books, and K-4 class size limits.’
💰 Impact: Bypassing Parents
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‘Invitation-Only’ Committee Pushes Major Spending Plan
An ‘invitation-only’ Future Planning Committee is presenting its recommendations for major financial decisions related to facilities and enrollment, which could lead to a significant bond proposal. According to prior meeting minutes, citizens have already raised concerns about the committee’s lack of broad public representation and whether a bond is a ‘foregone conclusion’.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Granbury ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 12.a, the recommendations of an invitation-only committee should not be approved without full public review. What is the total cost of this plan, and will taxpayers get to vote on any new debt?’
💰 Impact: Potential Bond Debt
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District Reaffirms Ties to Anti-Taxpayer Lobbying Groups
Buried in a routine investment policy review on the consent agenda, the district is set to approve a resolution naming the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) and Texas Municipal League (TML) as approved training sources. These organizations lobby the legislature for policies that often lead to higher taxes and less local control for parents and taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Granbury ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull Consent Item 11.f for a separate vote. The resolution should be amended to remove TASB and TML as approved training sources; taxpayer dollars should not support groups that lobby against taxpayer interests.’
💰 Impact: Supporting Anti-Taxpayer Lobbying
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District Considers Outsourcing School Bus Services
The board is holding a discussion on outsourcing all student transportation services to a private company, First Student. While presented as a cost-saving measure, such a move would transfer a core district service to a for-profit vendor, potentially reducing local control, service quality, and accountability over the long term.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Granbury ISD Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item 12.e, before any move to outsource transportation, the public deserves a full, independent cost-benefit analysis. What are the long-term costs and what guarantees will the district have for service quality and safety?’
💰 Impact: Loss of Local Control
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
A budget amendment is on the consent agenda for quick approval, but the document detailing the changes was not available for analysis. These amendments can shift significant funds between departments or approve new spending with little public scrutiny.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file ‘October 2026 Budget Amendment #2’ attached to Consent Item 11.d in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains hidden spending or fund transfers.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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