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Heads up! We have scanned the upcoming agenda for HAYS CISD. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Seeking Exemption from Armed Officer Mandate
The district is voting on a “Good Cause Exception” under Item K.2 to avoid the state law requiring an armed officer at every campus. They are citing a lack of qualified personnel as the reason for non-compliance with this critical safety mandate.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: Demand the board explain what specific, alternative safety measures will be in place at every school that lacks a dedicated officer. Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘Our children’s safety is non-negotiable. Vote NO on Item K.2 and present a real plan to comply with state law, not excuses.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Safety
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$200,000 for “Leader in Me” SEL Program
The district is seeking approval for $200,000 for Franklin Covey’s “Leader in Me” program as part of the annual costs in Item K.5.b. This is a school-wide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) program that focuses on changing student habits and mindsets, often replacing traditional character education with therapeutic models.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘Regarding the $200,000 for “Leader in Me” in Item K.5.b, this is a Social Emotional Learning program. I request this be pulled from the annual costs list for a separate public discussion and vote. We must prioritize academics over SEL.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $200,000
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The Board is scheduled to adopt its official lobbying priorities for the next state legislative session under Item K.12. The title is “Hays CISD Legislative Priorities,” but the actual document outlining these priorities was not included in the public agenda packet.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for Item K.12 attached in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm what the district plans to lobby for or against. We must know if our tax dollars will be used to undermine parental rights at the state level.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 7) |
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District Using “Innovation” Plan to Sidestep State Grievance Rules
Under Item K.3, the district is amending its “District of Innovation” plan to exempt itself from state-mandated grievance and complaint procedures (TEC Chapter 26A). The district claims this is for efficiency, but it removes state-level protections and timelines for parents and staff who have a complaint.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY: Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘Regarding Item K.3, parents rely on clear, state-defined grievance procedures. Do not use the DOI plan to weaken accountability. Vote NO on these amendments.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Parent/Staff Protections
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| NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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$415,000 Contract with Data Vendor Frontline Technologies
As part of Item K.5.b, the district plans to approve a $415,000 annual contract with Frontline Technologies. The services include “Human Capital Analytics” and “Professional Growth,” which can be channels for data mining and ideological teacher training.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK QUESTIONS: Email the Board (see official agenda for contacts): ‘Regarding the Frontline Technologies contract in Item K.5.b, what specific services are covered under “Human Capital Analytics” and “Professional Growth”? Parents deserve to know if this $415,000 is funding ideological training or student data mining.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: $415,000
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Certifies Compliance with New Parental Consent Laws
Under Item K.10, the Board is formally certifying to the state that it has updated its policies to comply with new laws strengthening parental rights (SB 12). The attached documents show new and revised consent forms for mental health services, counseling, surveys, and even student clubs.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for their work on Item K.10. This certification documents major progress on parental consent. Get it on the record so it can’t be reversed, and share this as a model for other districts.
✅ Why It Matters: Strengthened Parental Rights
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Board Proposes Lowering Property Tax Rate
The Board is set to adopt a new total property tax rate of $1.14 per $100 valuation under Item K.8, a decrease from last year’s rate of $1.1546. This reduction is due to the state’s property tax compression mechanism.
How to Lock It In
SHOW UP AND THANK THEM: Attend the meeting to thank the Board for lowering the property tax rate under Item K.8. Publicly supporting fiscal responsibility encourages more of it and puts it on the record.
✅ Why It Matters: Taxpayer Savings
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