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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming FRENSHIP ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Hidden Mandates in School ‘Improvement Plans’
The board will vote on ‘Local Improvement Plans’ for five schools flagged by the Texas Education Agency for ‘Targeted Support and Improvement.’ These plans, which are not attached to the agenda, often serve as vehicles for introducing controversial SEL curricula or hiring consultants with federal dollars that create long-term obligations for local taxpayers.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board (contact info on the district website) before Monday’s meeting: ‘Regarding Consent Item 3.A.6, please pull this item for a separate vote and publish the full text of the Local Improvement Plans online. Taxpayers deserve to see what new programs or staff will be added before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: New SEL Programs / Unfunded Mandates
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Potential Slowdown of Public Information Requests
The board is voting on a resolution to designate ‘nonbusiness days’ for 2027, which affects the timeline for responding to Texas Public Information Act requests. While some designations are normal (holidays), an excessive number can be used to deliberately delay public access to government records.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Email the Board (contact info on the district website): ‘Regarding Consent Item 3.A.8, please publish the proposed calendar of nonbusiness days. Taxpayers expect the district to comply with the spirit, not just the letter, of the Texas Public Information Act.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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District Boosts Library Book Transparency
The district has published a list of all proposed new library materials online a full month ahead of the board vote, as noted in Item 3.A.10. This proactive transparency allows parents and taxpayers ample time to review materials and provide feedback before they are purchased.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THE WIN: Show up to the meeting or email the Board (contact info on the district website) to thank them for the transparent process on library materials in Item 3.A.10. This sets a great standard for parental involvement that other districts should follow.
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