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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CORSICANA ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Adopting Lobbyist-Written School Policies
The board is holding a final vote on ‘TASB Update 127,’ a package of policy changes written by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that frequently works against property tax relief, parental rights, and transparency at the state legislature.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the board and demand that Item 5.D, ‘TASB Update 127,’ be discussed policy by policy, not as a single vote. Taxpayers deserve to see where each trustee stands on adopting policies written by a lobby group that works against their interests.
💰 Impact: Entrenching Lobbyist Influence
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Undisclosed Library Book Approvals
The board is voting to approve a new list of library books under Item 5.C. The agenda does not include the list of titles, preventing parents from reviewing them for age-appropriateness or controversial content before they are purchased with taxpayer money.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The list of books for approval under Item 5.C is not attached to the public agenda. Contact the District Office and demand the full list be published so parents can review the titles before the board votes.
💰 Impact: Politicized School Libraries
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Hidden Budget Changes on Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve ‘Budget Amendments’ as part of the bundled Consent Agenda, which typically passes without individual discussion. This process can be used to move significant sums of taxpayer money or fund new initiatives without public scrutiny.
Response
PULL IT FROM CONSENT: Email the board to pull Item 6.C, ‘Budget Amendments,’ from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and vote. Taxpayers deserve a public explanation for any changes to the budget.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague School Improvement Plan
The board will review a ‘Targeted School Improvement Plan’ without providing the document to the public beforehand. These plans can sometimes be used to introduce controversial consultants or curricula under the guise of academic improvement, bypassing parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the board to request that the full ‘Targeted School Improvement Plan’ for Item 5.B be posted online for public review. Parents have a right to know what strategies and materials will be used in their children’s classrooms.
💰 Impact: Potential Consultant Fees
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Vague Construction Request
The board is considering a ‘Request For Construction – Gas Main ECC’ under Item 5.A. The agenda provides no details on the cost, funding source, or scope of the project, hiding the potential taxpayer impact from public view.
Response
INVESTIGATE: The agenda for Item 5.A provides no cost or funding details for this ‘Gas Main’ construction. Contact the District Office and ask for the full proposal and cost breakdown to be published before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed
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