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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for ARANSAS PASS ISD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Student Code of Conduct Buried in Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct without discussion by bundling it into the ‘Consent Agenda.’ This critical document governs discipline, dress code, and student behavior, and often contains hidden changes to policies on gender, pronouns, or technology use.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board President and Superintendent immediately: ‘I demand Item VI.B, the Student Code of Conduct, be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a full presentation and separate vote. Parents deserve to know what changes are being made before you approve it.’ Contact info should be on the district website, accessible from the Official Agenda link.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: No Public Debate
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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New Student and Employee Handbooks Presented
The Superintendent is presenting the new 2026-2027 Student and Employee Handbooks. These documents are where districts often quietly introduce new policies on gender identity, social transitioning, or restrictions on parental access. The content has not been made public with the agenda.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: The handbooks are not attached to the online agenda. Email Superintendent Wayne Bennett: ‘Please provide a public link to the draft 2026-2027 Student Handbook being presented under agenda item III.A so parents can review it before it comes up for a vote.’ Contact info should be on the district website, accessible from the Official Agenda link.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden Policy Changes
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Vague Policy Revisions on ‘Student Activities’ and ‘Admissions’
The board is voting on changes to local policies ‘FM(LOCAL) – Student Activities’ and ‘FD(LOCAL) – Admissions.’ The agenda gives no details on what these changes are. Policies like these can be used to introduce controversial clubs, change enrollment rules, or insert ‘equity’ language.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attachments for Item VII.D in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the proposed text. If the text is not there, email the board demanding the proposed changes be made public before the vote.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Policy Changes
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Update on Unidentified ‘LIFT Grant’
The district is providing an update on a ‘LIFT Grant.’ The source and purpose of this grant are not specified. Grants, especially from federal sources, often come with ideological strings attached, requiring the district to adopt specific curricula or data-sharing practices.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email Director of Curriculum & Instruction Heather Waugh: ‘Regarding agenda item IV.C, what is the funding source for the LIFT Grant, and what specific programs or curricula does it require the district to implement? Please provide a copy of the grant agreement.’ Contact info should be on the district website, accessible from the Official Agenda link.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Strings Attached
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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State Mandates Parental Rights Training for Board
The state of Texas now requires school board members to complete yearly training on Parental Rights, provided by the Texas Education Agency. This is a major victory, forcing the district’s elected officials to be formally educated on their legal obligations to parents.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for highlighting this new requirement. Email the Board to express support for this training and ask when they will complete it. This sets a public expectation of compliance and can be used as a model for other districts. Contact the District Office (see the Official Agenda link) to send a message to the full board.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Accountability
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