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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HIGHLAND PARK ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Report
The board will receive a report from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), an organization that uses local tax dollars to lobby the state legislature, often for policies that increase taxes and reduce parental rights. This relationship means district funds are being used to work against taxpayer interests in Austin.
Response
ASK THE BOARD: During Open Forum, ask ‘How much in taxpayer money did HPISD pay in dues and fees to TASB this year?’ and ‘Will the board commit to withdrawing from organizations that lobby against taxpayer interests?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Undisclosed Library Book Purchases
The board plans to approve a new library book order without publishing the list of books being purchased. This process lacks transparency and prevents parents from reviewing materials for age-appropriateness before they are bought with tax dollars and placed in school libraries.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the District Office and demand the full list of titles in the ‘Fall 2026 Library Book Order’ under Item VIII.B be published online immediately. Parents have a right to review materials before purchase.
💰 Impact: Ideological Materials
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Superintendent Evaluation Criteria
The board will approve the official forms used to evaluate the superintendent. This is a critical process that can be used to insert ideological metrics, such as DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) goals, instead of focusing purely on academic achievement and fiscal responsibility.
Response
SET THE STANDARD: Contact the board and insist that the Superintendent Evaluation forms for Item VIII.E.I prioritize student academic outcomes and fiscal stewardship, not social or political agendas. Ask for the proposed forms to be made public before the vote.
💰 Impact: Politicized Leadership Goals
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Vague ‘Five-Year Plan’ Update
The board is discussing an update to its ‘Five-year Plan.’ These strategic plans often involve hiring expensive, unaccountable consultants to push administrative agendas with no clear benefit to students or taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office and ask for the ‘Five-year Plan’ documents related to Item VIII.A to be posted online before the meeting. Ask ‘Which outside consultants, if any, are being paid to develop this plan, and what is the cost?’
💰 Impact: Potential Consultant Fees
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