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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming CUMBY COLLEGIATE ISD agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board to Cede Hiring Authority to Superintendent
The board will vote on giving the Superintendent sole authority to hire staff for November and December. This action bypasses the normal process of public board approval for new hires, reducing transparency and accountability for who is being hired with taxpayer money.
Response
DEMAND OVERSIGHT: Contact the Cumby Collegiate ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 11.h, the board should not delegate its hiring authority. Taxpayers deserve to have all new hires approved in an open, public meeting. Please vote NO.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Accountability
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ Could Hide Policy Changes
The board is set to approve ‘Targeted Improvement Plans’ for two schools and a district-wide plan under items 11.e and 11.f. These critical documents, which often contain new curricula or controversial consulting contracts, are not attached to the public agenda for community review before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Cumby Collegiate ISD board. ‘Please postpone the vote on Items 11.e and 11.f until the full text of these improvement plans is made public for community review. We must see what’s in them before you vote.’
💰 Impact: Hidden Curricula / Policy
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Board Training Pushes State-Sponsored Governance Model
The board is receiving ‘Team of Eight Training’ from a ‘LSG Coach,’ which stands for Lone Star Governance. This is a top-down framework promoted by the Texas Education Agency that can lead to a focus on data-driven metrics over genuine local control and parental input.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Cumby Collegiate ISD board. ‘Regarding Item 12.a, what is the cost of this LSG training, and how does the Lone Star Governance model ensure that parental rights are prioritized over state-driven data metrics?’
💰 Impact: Consultant Influence
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‘Free Money’ for Stipends May Come with Strings
The board will consider accepting money from Region 8/TIPS to pay for employee stipends. While it sounds like a gift, these arrangements can come with hidden requirements or create expectations for future spending that local taxpayers will have to cover.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Cumby Collegiate ISD board. ‘Before accepting funds for stipends under Item 11.d, please disclose any and all conditions, requirements, or future obligations attached to this money from Region 8/TIPS.’
💰 Impact: Potential Unfunded Mandates
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