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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming UVALDE CISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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$1M Federal SEL Grant Buried in Consent Agenda
A report on federal grants, hidden in the consent agenda, confirms the district is spending a $1,000,000 ‘Stronger Connections (SEL)’ grant. This funding injects controversial Social-Emotional Learning programs into the district, often without direct parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘I demand Consent Item 9.D.f, the Federal Programs report, be pulled for a separate discussion and vote. The public deserves to know how the $1M SEL grant is being spent and what strings are attached.’
💰 Impact: Federal Strings Attached
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District to Fund ‘Social Justice’ Group for Parent Education, Home Visits
The board will consider a new partnership with AVANCE, a group whose mission is ‘social and economic justice.’ The district would pay $15,000-$25,000 annually for this group to provide parent education and conduct home visits for families with young children.
Response
Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding Item 5.A, taxpayers should not fund outside groups with a political mission like ‘social and economic justice.’ The district, not an external organization, should be the primary partner with parents. Vote NO on the AVANCE partnership.’
💰 Impact: $15,000 – $25,000 Annually
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Taxpayer-Funded Lobby Group Hired for Board ‘Goal Setting’
Minutes up for approval under Consent Item 9.B reveal the district hired a consultant from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) to run its ‘Goal Setting’ session. TASB is a taxpayer-funded lobby group that frequently works against parent and taxpayer interests in Austin.
Response
Contact the Board of Trustees (see the Official Agenda link for details): ‘Regarding the approval of minutes in Item 9.B, why is the district paying TASB—a political lobby group—to set district goals? The board should be setting goals based on community feedback, not guidance from Austin lobbyists.’
💰 Impact: Influence from Lobbyists
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