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📍 Drive to MAGNOLIA ISD Office   📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 to Calendar
📄 View Official Agenda
Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MAGNOLIA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
ALERT (LEVEL 8)
Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Hidden in Check Register
📅 November 16, 2026
The October check register, buried in the consent agenda under Item 8.B, includes multiple payments for memberships and fees to organizations that lobby the legislature against taxpayer interests, such as the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). This uses local property tax dollars to fund Austin lobbyists who often advocate for higher taxes and less local control for parents.
Response

DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for contact details): ‘I demand Consent Item 8.B be pulled for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know why Magnolia ISD is funding Austin lobbyists with our property tax dollars.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Lobbying Fees
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
Requires Verification

New Library Book Purchases Not Listed in Agenda
📅 November 16, 2026
Under Item 8.H, the board will vote to approve a new batch of library books for procurement, but the list of titles is not included in the agenda packet. While the district states the list is available on its website, parents should verify the proposed books are age-appropriate and align with community values before the board approves the purchase.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The district is required to post the list of proposed library books online. Find the list on the district website and contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details) with any concerns before the vote on Item 8.H.

💰 Impact: Lack of Direct Transparency
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed District and Campus Improvement Plans
📅 November 16, 2026
The board is set to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans under Item 8.F, but the actual plan documents are not included in the public agenda packet. These plans dictate campus-level goals and can be used to introduce controversial Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or other ideological initiatives without public scrutiny.
Response

INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 8.F in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains ideological content. Email the Board of Trustees: ‘Please publish the full text of the District and Campus Improvement Plans online before the vote.’

💰 Impact: Potential SEL/DEI Programs
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