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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS – NORTH TEXAS agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Virtual School Plan Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is seeking to approve a new virtual school application by placing it on the ‘Consent Agenda,’ which is typically reserved for non-controversial items and passed in a single vote without discussion. This prevents public debate on a major shift in educational delivery and funding.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Board and demand that Item IV.D, the virtual school application, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion and a separate, recorded vote. Taxpayers deserve to hear the debate on this major policy change.
💰 Impact: No Public Debate
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‘Blank Check’ Authority for New School Construction
The board is set to authorize the CEO to ‘negotiate, finalize, and execute’ the contract for a new elementary school gym and storm shelter. This gives one person final say over a major construction deal, bypassing a final public vote by the full board on the contract’s terms and cost.
Response
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Contact the Board and insist that Item X be amended. The final negotiated construction contract must come back to the board for a public, recorded vote before it is executed.
💰 Impact: No Final Board Oversight
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Vote on Secret School ‘Improvement Plans’
The board will vote to approve ‘Local Improvement Plans’ and ‘Targeted Improvement Plans’ for at least nine campuses, but the plans themselves have not been made public with the agenda. These plans can be used to introduce controversial curricula or hire ideological consultants (like DEI or SEL) without parental review.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Contact the Board and demand that the full text of the ‘Improvement Plans’ in Items VII and IX be posted for public review before the vote. Parents have a right to know what new programs will be implemented in their children’s schools.
💰 Impact: Hidden Curriculum Changes
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Resolution to Expand Charter Campuses Statewide
The board is voting on a resolution to ask the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for a major expansion, including ‘additional campuses, additional sites, and increase maximum enrollment’ across six of its regional charter networks. This is a significant move to grow the charter’s footprint, with long-term implications for state funding and local school districts.
Response
ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Contact the Board regarding Item XI. Ask for the specific number of new campuses and students being requested and the projected fiscal impact on state and local taxpayers before they vote to approve this massive expansion.
💰 Impact: Statewide Funding Impact
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Public Comment Time Limited to 10 Minutes
The board is allocating only 10 minutes total for all public comments for the entire district meeting. This severely restricts the ability of parents and taxpayers to address the board on important issues affecting thousands of students.
Response
DEMAND MORE TIME: Contact the Board and ask them to expand the time for public comment under Item III.A. A 10-minute limit for an entire district silences parents and taxpayers.
💰 Impact: Reduced Public Access
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Undisclosed First Quarter Budget Changes
The board plans to vote on ‘1st Quarter Budget Amendments’ without providing any public documents detailing what money is being moved, where it’s going, or why. This lack of transparency makes it impossible for taxpayers to scrutinize mid-year spending changes.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Board and ask that the full details of the budget amendments for Item VI.A be published online before any vote is taken. Taxpayers have a right to see how their money is being reallocated.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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