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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming MARBLE FALLS ISD agenda and found 7 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Vague ‘Professional Learning’ Contract on Agenda
The board is set to approve ‘Professional Learning Contracted Services’ under Item 9.H without providing the contract or naming the consultant. Vague professional services contracts are a common way for districts to hire ideological consultants for DEI or SEL training on the taxpayer’s dime.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item 9.H in the Official Agenda (linked above) to identify the vendor and cost. Contact the Board of Trustees via the District Office: ‘Vote NO on Item 9.H until the contract for Professional Learning Services is made public. Taxpayers deserve to know who the district is paying and what they are teaching our teachers.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Key District and Campus Plans Hidden from Public
The board plans to approve the District Improvement Plan and multiple Campus Improvement Plans (Items 10.A.3 and 10.C) without making the documents available in the public agenda packet. These plans dictate academic priorities and spending, and approving them without public review is a major transparency failure.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Pull Items 10.A.3 and 10.C for a separate discussion and vote. The public must be able to review the District and Campus Improvement Plans before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Lack of Accountability
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Potential Changes to Public Records Access
Buried in the consent agenda is the approval of a ‘Public Information Request Calendar’ (Item 10.A.4), but the document itself is not provided. This item could introduce new fees, delays, or policies that make it harder for taxpayers to obtain public records under the Texas Public Information Act.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Consent Item 10.A.4 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Contact the District Office: ‘Pull Item 10.A.4 from the consent agenda. Any changes to the public information process must be discussed in the open.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed New Courses Proposed for Approval
The board will discuss adding ‘Innovative and New Courses’ for the 2027-2028 school year under Item 8.C, but the agenda provides no details or list of proposed courses. This lack of transparency prevents parents and taxpayers from reviewing potential new curriculum for ideological content before it is considered.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 8.C, please publish the list of proposed new courses for public review before any discussion or action is taken. Parents have a right to know what new subjects will be taught.’
💰 Impact: Potential Ideological Curriculum
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Undisclosed Student Achievement Goals on Agenda
The board is set to approve legally required student achievement goals for Early Childhood and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) as part of the consent agenda (Item 10.A.2). The actual goals are not included in the agenda, preventing the public from seeing what standards the district is setting for itself.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files for Consent Item 10.A.2 in the Official Agenda (linked above). Contact the District Office: ‘The public deserves to see the HB3 and CCMR goals before they are approved. Pull Item 10.A.2 for public discussion.’
💰 Impact: Lowered Expectations
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Board to Approve $433,250 HVAC Contract
The board will vote on a $433,250 contract with Trane to replace HVAC units at the high school cafeteria. While this may be a necessary capital expense, it represents a significant cost to taxpayers that deserves scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link): ‘Regarding Item 9.C, has the district sought competitive bids for the $433,250 HVAC project to ensure taxpayers are getting the best value?’
💰 Impact: $433,250
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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District to Change Class Rank and GPA Rules
The board will vote on a new policy, EIC (LOCAL), that changes how class rank and GPA are calculated, starting with the class of 2028. The change elevates dual credit courses to the same weight as AP courses, which will impact student competition for valedictorian, salutatorian, and college admissions.
Response
PARENTS, BE AWARE: Review the proposed changes in Policy EIC (LOCAL) attached to the agenda under Item 9.G. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) to ask how this will affect your student’s academic standing.
💰 Impact: Altered Academic Competition
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