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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming D’HANIS ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District Seeks Exception to State’s Armed Officer Mandate
The board will vote on a resolution to declare a ‘good cause exception’ to the state law requiring an armed security officer on every campus. This means the district is claiming it cannot meet the new safety standard, and parents deserve to know why and what the alternative security plan is.
Response
DEMAND ANSWERS ON SAFETY: Contact the D’Hanis ISD board. ‘Regarding Item V.C, what is the specific ‘good cause’ for failing to meet the state’s armed officer requirement, and what is the district’s alternative plan to ensure student safety?’
💰 Impact: Reduced Campus Security
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Secret Vote on School Security Plan
The board will vote to approve the ‘District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report’ immediately after a closed-door executive session on safety. While specific security details must be kept private, the public has a right to know the district has a comprehensive plan, especially if they are simultaneously opting out of the state’s armed guard mandate.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON THE PLAN: Contact the D’Hanis ISD board. ‘Regarding Item V.I, taxpayers expect a public confirmation that a robust safety plan is in place, even if tactical details are confidential. Do not approve this in secret.’
💰 Impact: Lack of Accountability
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Undisclosed Budget Amendments
The board plans to vote on unspecified ‘Budget Amendments.’ Without a public document showing what money is being moved and why, this vote lacks transparency and could be used to fund projects without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the D’Hanis ISD board before the meeting. ‘Please publish the proposed budget amendments for Item V.D online so taxpayers can see what changes are being made before the vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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Unspecified Spending on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve an unknown amount in ‘Regular Bills and Expenditures’ as part of the bundled consent agenda. This practice can be used to pass spending with little to no public discussion.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the D’Hanis ISD board. ‘I request that Item IV.B, Regular Bills and Expenditures, be pulled from the consent agenda for a separate discussion and a recorded vote.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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