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📍 Drive to VALLEY MILLS ISD Office   📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming VALLEY MILLS ISD agenda and found 2 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
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District to Hire Law Firm Tied to School Lobby
📅 November 17, 2026
The board is voting on a retainer agreement with the law firm Walsh, Gallegos, Kyle, Robinson & De Los Santos, P.C. This firm is a major player in the Texas school law establishment and is closely aligned with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB), which lobbies against parental rights and taxpayer-friendly reforms in Austin.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the District Office before the meeting. ‘Regarding Item 4.B, what is the total cost of the retainer for Walsh Gallegos, and will the board commit to ensuring their legal advice is not used to undermine parental rights or transparency?’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Legal Fees
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ Need Scrutiny
📅 November 17, 2026
The board will vote on new ‘District and Campus Improvement Plans.’ These plans can be a vehicle for introducing controversial curricula, new student data tracking systems, or spending initiatives funded by federal grants with long-term strings attached.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The ‘District and Campus Improvement Plans’ for Item 4.A were not included in the public agenda. Contact the District Office and demand these plans be posted online for public review *before* the board votes.

💰 Impact: Hidden Curricula / Data Collection
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