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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for FT SAM HOUSTON ISD. We found 6 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Claims Right to Consent for Your Child’s Data
Under Item 18, the district’s new Technology Agreement contains a dangerous provision stating that for students under 13, the school will act “in loco parentis” (in place of the parent) to give consent for them to use online apps and services. This violates the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which guarantees YOU, the parent, the right to decide who collects your young child’s personal data. The district is giving itself a blank check to share your child’s information with countless tech companies without your permission.
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PACK THE ROOM: This is a direct assault on our parental rights. Sign up for public comment. Email the Board and Superintendent: ‘We do not co-parent with the government. The ‘in loco parentis’ clause in the Student Responsible Use Agreement violates federal law (COPPA) and our fundamental rights. We demand this clause be struck immediately. Vote NO on Item 18 or we will file a formal complaint with the FTC and seek your immediate recall.’ Advise members to verify contact details on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Loss of Parental Consent Rights over Student Data
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Replacing Discipline with ‘Restorative’ Therapy and Student Surveillance
The new Student Code of Conduct under Item 16 formally incorporates “Threat Assessment Teams” and “Restorative Practices.” This means instead of clear consequences for breaking rules, students may be forced into “talking circles” with their bullies. Furthermore, “Threat Assessment Teams” can investigate and label your child based on subjective reports, creating a permanent record without full parental involvement. This system treats the school like a clinic and students like patients, undermining parental authority and school safety.
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DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board: ‘I am concerned about the inclusion of ‘Restorative Practices’ and ‘Threat Assessment Teams’ in the Student Code of Conduct. What specific training is provided for these teams? What are the exact criteria for a student to be subject to a threat assessment, and what are the parental notification and consent rights during that process? We demand discipline, not therapy.’ Advise members to verify contact details on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undermining of School Discipline and Introduction of Student Surveillance Systems
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Using Your Tax Dollars to Lobby Against You
Under Items 26 and 27, the Board is voting to appoint a delegate and endorse a candidate for the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a powerful, taxpayer-funded lobbying organization that frequently opposes key parental rights legislation at the state capitol. It is critical that parents ensure the board appoints a delegate who will represent parent and taxpayer interests, not the bureaucratic establishment that wants to undermine them.
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DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board: ‘Who are you appointing as the TASB delegate and who are you endorsing for the TASB Board? We demand to know their positions on parental rights in curriculum, library book transparency, and gender policy before you vote. Our tax dollars should not be used to lobby against parents.’ Advise members to verify contact details on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-funded lobbying against parental rights.
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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Restricting Parent Voices at Board Meetings
The district’s public comment policy, detailed under Item 3, creates significant hurdles for parents. It requires parents to try and solve issues through bureaucratic channels *before* they are even allowed to speak to the Board. If they haven’t, their presentation can be halted. The Board also reserves the right to slash speaking time from three minutes down to just one, a power they used at their June 3rd meeting.
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DEMAND YOUR RIGHT TO BE HEARD: Email the Board and Superintendent: ‘Board Policy BED(LOCAL) is being used to silence parents. We demand the right to address our elected officials without first being forced through a bureaucratic maze. We also demand a guaranteed three minutes for public comment. Stop restricting our speech.’ Advise members to verify contact details on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Suppression of public input and parental oversight.
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Taxpayer-Funded Stipends for State-Mandated Teaching ‘Experiments’
The new compensation plan in Item 12 includes large stipends (up to $8,000) for teachers participating in the state’s “LASO LIFT” program. This $440,000 grant is designed to change how teachers teach. Parents need to know if this “new” method of instruction is proven to be effective or if it’s another educational fad that sacrifices academic rigor for progressive ideology.
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ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS: Email the Superintendent: ‘Regarding the LASO LIFT grant and associated stipends, what specific instructional changes are being implemented? Will these changes replace direct instruction in core subjects? Please provide the grant application and any associated training materials for parental review.’ Advise members to verify contact details on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $440,000 (State Grant with Strings Attached)
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Budget Prioritizes ‘Social-Emotional’ Programming Over Academics
The district’s official 2026-2027 budget (Item 11) is built on a foundation of “social-emotional well-being” and developing the “whole person.” While these terms sound harmless, they are key phrases used to justify spending tax dollars on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and other non-academic programs that take time away from core subjects like reading, writing, and math.
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DEMAND ACADEMIC FOCUS: Email the Board: ‘The district’s budget should prioritize academic excellence, not social-emotional programming. I request a detailed accounting of all funds allocated to ‘social-emotional well-being’ and ‘whole person’ initiatives and a commitment that these programs will not replace core academic instruction.’ Advise members to verify contact details on the district website.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Diversion of funds and focus from core academics to subjective social programming.
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“We do not co-parent with the government.”
We are Moms, Dads, Grands, Aunts, Uncles, Friends. Moms for Liberty welcomes all that have a desire to stand up for parental rights at all levels of government.
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