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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming IRVING ISD agenda and found 5 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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$1.4M Budget Increase Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve a $1.4 million increase in spending by amending the budget under Item III.A.3. This significant financial decision, which spends down district savings by over $1.4 million, is bundled into the consent agenda to avoid a separate discussion and vote.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Irving ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘I demand Consent Item III.A.3 be pulled for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. A $1.4 million spending increase that drains our reserves deserves full transparency, not a rubber stamp.’
💰 Impact: $1.4M Spending Increase
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Board to Approve Administrator’s Outside Contract with Undisclosed Vendor
Under Item III.A.7, the board will vote on allowing an administrator to perform paid work for an outside vendor. The agenda fails to name the vendor, making it impossible for the public or the board to evaluate a potential conflict of interest.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Irving ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Vote NO on Item III.A.7. Approving an administrator’s contract with an unnamed vendor is a failure of transparency and accountability. The vendor’s name must be disclosed before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Potential Conflict of Interest
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Turnaround Plans’ Require Manual Review
The board is approving ‘Turnaround and Targeted Improvement Plans’ for certain campuses under Item III.A.5. The agenda provides no details on what these plans contain, instead linking to an external site, preventing public review of potential new curricula or consultants.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item III.A.5 in the Official Agenda (linked above) and follow the link to the plans. Email the Board to demand these plans be published directly in the agenda and delay the vote until the public can review them for hidden ideological content or costly consultants.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Curricula/Consultants
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 10) |
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Taxpayer Win: Voters Reject $952.4 Million Bond Package
The board will officially certify the results of the November 3rd election, where voters overwhelmingly rejected four bond propositions totaling $952.4 million. This is a massive victory for taxpayers who stood against a nearly billion-dollar increase in local debt.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Contact the Irving ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for details). ‘Thank you for certifying the election results for Item III.B. We urge you to respect the voters’ decisive rejection of $952 million in new debt and focus on fiscally responsible solutions within the current budget.’
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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District Prioritizes Teacher Performance Over Seniority in Layoff Policy
The board is revising its reduction-in-force policy (DFFB LOCAL) to remove seniority as a primary factor in layoff decisions. This change prioritizes teacher effectiveness and student outcomes, ensuring the best educators are kept in the classroom.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Contact the Irving ISD Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) to support Item III.A.8. ‘Thank you for prioritizing teacher effectiveness over seniority in policy DFFB. This is a win for students and taxpayers.’
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