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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming KEMP ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Major Policy Plans Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is set to approve the District and Campus Improvement Plans as part of a bundled ‘Consent Agenda’ vote, preventing individual discussion. These foundational plans often contain controversial policies like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that get approved without public scrutiny.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Kemp ISD Board of Trustees. ‘I demand Consent Item 5.C be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full presentation, separate discussion, and a roll-call vote. Parents and taxpayers deserve to know what is in these improvement plans before they are approved.’
💰 Impact: Politicized Classroom Policies
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Board to Appoint Trustee, Bypassing Voters
The school board will appoint a person to fill the vacant Place 6 trustee seat, bypassing a special election. This means an unelected individual will have full voting power over property taxes, district spending, and school policies until the next regular election.
Response
DEMAND A PUBLIC PROCESS: Address the board during public comments under Item 3.A. ‘The most transparent way to fill the vacancy in Place 6 is with a special election. If you proceed with an appointment under Item 7.C, please conduct public interviews of all candidates so the community can see who you are choosing to represent them.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Voter Representation
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| WATCH (LEVEL 4) |
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Notice of Undisclosed Federal Grant Applications
The district announced its intent to apply for unspecified federal grants. These grants often come with ideological strings attached, such as new curriculum mandates or student data-sharing requirements, that local taxpayers must fund long after the federal money is gone.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Kemp ISD administration. ‘Regarding Item 4.A, which specific federal grants is the district applying for? Please provide the grant applications and a summary of all attached conditions before any action is taken.’
💰 Impact: Future Unfunded Mandates
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