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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MISSION CISD agenda and found 7 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Spend $2.6M on Buses Using Debt Without Voter Approval
The district plans to purchase 15 new school buses for $2,599,977. Item 9.K.4 reveals the funding source is a ‘Maintenance Tax Note 2026,’ a form of debt that typically does not require voter approval. This is a major capital purchase being funded by borrowing money without taking the issue to the taxpayers at the ballot box.
Response
PACK THE ROOM: Demand Item 9.K.4 be pulled from the consent agenda for a full discussion. Email the Board: ‘Was the $2.6 million Maintenance Tax Note for these buses approved by voters? Put this debt on the ballot or vote NO on Item 9.K.4.’
💰 Impact: $2.6M in New Debt
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| ALERT (LEVEL 9) |
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Divisive ‘Stamped (for Kids)’ on Proposed Library Book List
The district is set to approve a list of new library books that includes several politically controversial titles. Most notably, the list includes ‘Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You’ by Ibram X. Kendi, a book known for promoting divisive racial concepts to young children.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board to pull Item 9.D from the consent agenda. ‘Taxpayer money should not be used to purchase politically divisive books like ‘Stamped (for Kids)’ for our school libraries. I demand a separate discussion and a roll-call vote on Item 9.D.’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Library
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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District Adopting Policy from Anti-Taxpayer Lobby Group
Under consent agenda Item 9.H, the board is giving a first reading to policy changes, including one from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Districts pay TASB for these policy templates with taxpayer money, which in turn funds TASB’s lobbying efforts in Austin against property tax relief and parental rights.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board: ‘Pull Item 9.H from the consent agenda. Why does the district pay for policy templates from TASB, an organization that actively lobbies against taxpayer interests? Please explain this relationship and hold a roll-call vote.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 9.L on the consent agenda proposes an ‘Adjustment to the Self- Funded Health Insurance Plan Employer Premium Contribution.’ The financial impact of this change is not disclosed in the agenda title, but could represent a significant new cost to taxpayers.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 9.L in the Official Agenda (linked above) to determine the cost of this adjustment to taxpayers. This should be discussed openly, not passed without comment.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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District Plan Embeds Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs
The 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, up for approval in Item 9.A, explicitly states the district uses ‘SEL Programs’ and ‘gathers data through surveys’ to ‘monitor the social and emotional needs of students.’ This represents a mission drift away from core academics and raises questions about student data privacy and parental consent.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board regarding Item 9.A: ‘What specific SEL programs and surveys are being used? How can parents review the materials and opt their children out of this instruction and data collection?’
💰 Impact: Student Data Collection
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
Item 9.K.7 is for the ‘Renewal of Professional Development.’ This vague title could conceal contracts with consultants who provide ideological training to teachers on topics like DEI or SEL, diverting resources from academic instruction.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 9.K.7 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to identify the vendors and the substance of the ‘Professional Development’ being renewed.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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District Acknowledges Financial Crisis, Orders Overhaul
Facing an 11% drop in student enrollment and a projected $12.3 million budget deficit for 2026-27, the Board is directing the Superintendent to conduct a top-to-bottom review of all district programs, staffing, and spending. This resolution is a proactive step to align the district’s budget with its shrinking student population before the financial situation worsens.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Board of Trustees to thank them for confronting the district’s financial reality in Item 8.A. ‘Thank you for your fiscal leadership in directing a review of district spending to match declining enrollment. This protects taxpayers and ensures long-term stability.’
✅ Why It Matters: Fiscal Responsibility
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