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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming EDGEWOOD ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Public Comment Rules Limit Citizen Input
The board’s public comment policy requires citizens to sign up hours in advance, pre-submit any materials, and only speak on topics already on the agenda. These rules can prevent busy parents and taxpayers from addressing the board on emerging issues or holding them accountable for topics not of the board’s own choosing.
Response
DEMAND OPEN DIALOGUE: Contact the Edgewood ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info) and ask them to reform Board Policy (BED). ‘Please amend the public comment rules to allow citizens to speak on any topic relevant to the district, not just pre-approved agenda items, and remove the pre-registration requirement.’
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague School ‘Turnaround Plans’ Lack Detail
The board will hear a presentation on ‘Targeted Improvement Plans and Turnaround Plans’ for the next school year with no supporting documents attached. These plans often involve hiring expensive consultants or implementing controversial social-emotional learning (SEL) curricula without specific board approval for each component.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Attend the meeting to hear the presentation on Item 3.A. Contact the Edgewood ISD board (see the Official Agenda link for contact info): ‘Before any “Turnaround Plan” is adopted, please publish the full proposal, including any new curriculum, data collection practices, and contracts for outside consultants.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Consultant Fees
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