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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for CHANNELVIEW ISD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District to Adopt State-Level Lobbying Platform
The board will be presented with a draft of its lobbying priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature under item 11.E. This means the district is planning to use taxpayer resources to advocate for or against specific state-level legislation, which could impact parental rights, school choice, or curriculum.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the district office immediately and demand a copy of the ‘Draft Channelview ISD 90th Session of the Texas Legislature Priorities’ mentioned in Item 11.E. Email the board: ‘Parents have a right to know what political positions the district is taking with our tax dollars. We demand the full list of legislative priorities be made public before any presentation or vote.’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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Vote Scheduled on Secret ‘Improvement Plans’
The board is scheduled to vote on and adopt ‘Targeted and Local Improvement Plans’ under Item 22. These plans have not been made public, preventing parents from reviewing what changes are being proposed for their children’s schools before they are approved.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a major transparency violation. Email the board and superintendent: ‘Do not vote on Item 22. Table the ‘Targeted and Local Improvement Plans’ until they have been posted publicly for at least 30 days for parental review and comment. We will not accept a vote on secret plans for our schools.’
💰 Impact: No Public Review
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Drug & Alcohol Council to Present in Schools
The Bay Area Council on Drug and Alcohol (BACODA) will be presenting to the board under item 11.C. These types of partnerships can sometimes lead to in-school student services or surveys that occur without full parental consent or notification.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Email the Board before the meeting regarding Item 11.C. Ask: ‘What is the nature of the district’s partnership with BACODA? Will this organization have direct contact with students, and if so, what are the specific parental notification and consent policies before any services, surveys, or screenings are administered?’
💰 Impact: Student Services Without Consent
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| MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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District Expanding Virtual Learning Program
The district is presenting updates on its virtual learning program in item 11.B. Parents need to know if this means more screen time for their children and what evidence the district has that these programs are academically effective compared to in-person instruction.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FIRST: Contact the district office and ask for the ‘Virtual Program Updates’ presentation ahead of the meeting. Ask the board: ‘What is the evidence that the virtual program produces academic gains? How many hours of daily screen time does it require, and what direct instruction does it replace?’
💰 Impact: More Student Screen Time
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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District Discussing Lawsuit Against Social Media
The board is meeting in a closed session to discuss litigation regarding social media’s impact on adolescent addiction (Item 12.B). While this could be a positive step toward addressing the harms of screen time, parents should be aware of the district’s legal strategy and goals.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: After the meeting, email the board to ask for a public statement on the district’s position regarding the social media litigation discussed in Item 12.B. Ask: ‘What is the district’s goal in this litigation, and how will it protect students?’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Strategy
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