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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ALEDO ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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District to Finalize State Lobbying Agenda
The board will discuss its ‘Legislative Priorities’ for the upcoming Texas Legislative Session. This means the district is preparing to use local staff time and taxpayer resources to lobby state lawmakers, potentially on issues that increase costs or reduce parental rights.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Aledo ISD Board before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item XI.B, please publish the district’s proposed legislative priorities online so taxpayers can review them before you vote to spend our money lobbying in Austin.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Board to Approve Overcrowding Classrooms
The board will vote to approve ‘Class Size Waivers.’ This is an official request to exceed the maximum number of students per teacher allowed by state law, leading to more crowded classrooms for Aledo students.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Aledo ISD Board regarding Item XII.C. ‘Parents deserve to know which trustees are voting to allow larger class sizes. I request a roll-call vote on this item.’
💰 Impact: More Crowded Classrooms
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District of Innovation Plan Changes Proposed
The administration is proposing an amendment to the district’s ‘District of Innovation’ plan. These plans allow districts to claim exemptions from state laws, which can include rules on class sizes and teacher certification, but the proposed changes have not been made public.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Aledo ISD Board regarding Item XI.D. ‘Before any changes are made to the District of Innovation plan, please post the full text of the proposed amendments and a plain-English summary of which state laws the district seeks to be exempt from.’
💰 Impact: Weakened State Standards
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Vote on Undisclosed New Staffing Positions
The board is scheduled to vote on a ‘New Staffing Recommendation’ for the next school year. The agenda gives no details on the number of positions, their roles (teachers vs. administrators), or the total cost to taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS: Contact the Aledo ISD Board about Item XII.B. ‘What is the total cost of the proposed new staff, and are these positions for classroom teachers or administration? Please provide this information to the public before the vote.’
💰 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 8) |
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Aledo ISD Earns ‘A’ for Financial Integrity
Aledo ISD has received an ‘A’ rating from the state’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). This top rating indicates strong financial management and transparency with taxpayer dollars.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Attend the meeting to thank the board for their fiscal stewardship under Item VI.D. Publicly recognizing good financial management encourages them to continue prioritizing the taxpayer.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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