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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for BELTON ISD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Board Appointing Delegate to Lobbying Group
The board is voting to name a delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly. TASB is a powerful lobbying organization that often advocates for policies at the state level that reduce local control and parental rights.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Who are you appointing to represent us at TASB, and how will you ensure they vote to protect parental rights, not the education bureaucracy? This delegate must be on the public record.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Taxpayer Money Earmarked for Lobbying
The proposed 2026-2027 budget, which is up for adoption, explicitly sets aside $2,332 for ‘lobbying activities.’ This means local tax dollars are being used to influence politicians and legislation, often against parent and taxpayer interests.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM FOR THE BUDGET HEARING: Sign up for public comment. Ask the Board: ‘Why are our education dollars being spent on political lobbying instead of in the classroom? We demand you strike line item 6495 from the budget.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $2,332
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Digital Curriculum Renewal Hidden in Consent Agenda
The board plans to approve a renewal for ‘Renaissance for Nearpod, Freckle Math/Reading, STAR Literacy & Math Assessments’ for over $100,000 without a separate discussion. Platforms like Nearpod can be used to push Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other ideological content directly into classrooms, bypassing transparent curriculum review.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Pull item 7.E.1 from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion. Parents deserve to know if platforms like Nearpod are being used to teach SEL or other non-academic subjects.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Ideological Content Vehicle
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Vague Special Ed Contract — Manual Review Required
Item 7.F.1 on the Consent Agenda is for ‘Special Education Contracted & Consulting Services,’ but the vendor and scope of work are not disclosed. This lack of transparency prevents parents from knowing who is being hired to work with our most vulnerable students and what methods they will use.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to item 7.F.1 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to identify the vendor and the services being purchased. If the vendor is ideological, demand the item be pulled from the consent agenda.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Vendor
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Vague HR Policy Updates — Manual Review Required
The board is doing a second reading of policy updates for ‘Employment Practices’ and ‘Employee Standards of Conduct’ on the consent agenda, without the text attached. These are common policies where districts insert DEI mandates, speech codes, or requirements for staff to affirm a student’s gender identity without parental knowledge.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to item 7.K in the Official Agenda (linked above) to read the full text of the proposed policy changes. Check for keywords like ‘equity,’ ‘implicit bias,’ or language compelling staff action on student gender identity.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden DEI Mandates
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