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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – HOUSTON SOUTH agenda and found 4 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Massive District Expansion Proposed Without Financial Details
The board will vote on a resolution to ask the state for permission to add new campuses, new sites, and increase student enrollment across six districts. The agenda provides no information on the cost to taxpayers, the impact on existing facilities, or the long-term financial plan for this major expansion.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before voting on Item XI, the board must present a detailed financial impact study for this expansion. Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) and ask: ‘What is the projected cost and funding source for this expansion, and what is the impact on our existing schools?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Future Debt
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| WARNING (LEVEL 7) |
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Major Virtual School Policy Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is voting to authorize an application for a new virtual school program as part of the ‘Consent Agenda,’ which bundles items for a single vote without discussion. This prevents public debate on a significant change to the district’s educational model and funding structure.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) and demand Item IV.D be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and a roll-call vote. Taxpayers deserve to know where each board member stands on creating a new virtual school.
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Scrutiny
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| WARNING (LEVEL 6) |
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Board Delegates Final Contract Approval for New School Construction
The board is being asked to pre-approve a construction contract for a new gym and storm shelter, giving the CEO sole authority to ‘negotiate, finalize, and execute’ the final agreement. This process removes final board oversight and public review of the taxpayer-funded contract’s final terms and cost.
Response
DEMAND FINAL APPROVAL: Contact the Board (see the Official Agenda link for details) and ask them to amend Item X. The board, not staff, should give final approval to the negotiated construction contract in an open meeting before it is signed.
💰 Impact: Lack of Final Oversight
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ for Seven Campuses Require Review
The board is set to approve ‘Local Improvement Plans’ for seven different schools without providing the text of these plans in the agenda. These documents could contain significant changes to curriculum, spending, or introduce new consultants and programs without public review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) for Item VII to confirm whether these ‘Improvement Plans’ contain hidden curriculum changes or new consultant contracts. Demand the plans be published online before the vote.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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