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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming DARROUZETT ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Failing Campus Faces State Intervention
The district is holding a required public hearing because a campus has been identified for ‘insufficient academic performance.’ This opens the door to potential state interventions or sanctions from the Texas Education Agency if the district’s improvement plan is not effective.
Response
ATTEND THE HEARING: This is a critical moment for accountability. Show up to the Public Hearing (Item 3) to hear the district’s plan and ask how they will improve student outcomes and avoid state sanctions.
💰 Impact: Risk of State Takeover
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Vague ‘Improvement Plan’ Lacks Public Details
Following the hearing on the underperforming campus, the board will immediately vote on a ‘Targeted Improvement Plan.’ The details of this plan, including potential new costs, consultant contracts, or curriculum changes, have not been made public in the agenda.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: The ‘Targeted Improvement Plan’ in Item 4 must be made public before the vote. Contact the Darrouzett ISD board and demand the full text of the plan be posted online so parents and taxpayers can review it.
💰 Impact: Potential Consultant Fees
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District-Wide ‘Improvement Plan’ Lacks Detail
The board is set to approve the 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, a key strategic document for the entire district. The plan itself is not attached to the agenda, preventing public review of its goals, costs, and any potential inclusion of controversial programs like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
Response
INVESTIGATE: The District Improvement Plan (Item 6) is a major policy document. Contact the district office and ask for the full plan to be published online before the vote to ensure it focuses on academic excellence, not mission creep.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Program Costs
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Early Warning on Future Spending Plans
The board is holding ‘Long Range Planning Discussions.’ These early-stage talks often lead to future bond proposals or Certificates of Obligation, which can mean significant new debt and higher property taxes for residents.
Response
MONITOR THIS ITEM: Pay attention to the ‘Long Range Planning Discussions’ under Item 12. This is where future tax increases and debt proposals begin. Ask the board to commit to putting any future debt before the voters for approval.
💰 Impact: Future Tax Hikes
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