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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for MANOR ISD. We found 7 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Student Surveys and Classroom Videos Shared with TFA
Buried in the Teach for America contract (Item 9.11) is a ‘Data Sharing Agreement’ that allows TFA to administer ‘Cultivate’ student surveys to grades 5-12 about their classroom perceptions. The contract also permits TFA teachers to video and audio record classroom instruction, which may include student images, and share it on TFA servers.
Recommended Action Plan
PACK THE ROOM: This is a massive student privacy violation hidden in a staffing contract. Email the Manor ISD Board (see district website for contacts): ‘Vote NO on the Teach for America contract, Item 9.11. We do not consent to our children being surveyed and recorded for an outside group’s agenda.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Student Data Mining
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 9) |
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District Approving $150k Contract with Teach for America
The board is set to approve a three-year, ~$150,000 contract with Teach for America (TFA). The agreement gives TFA, a group known for its progressive training, access to extensive student data including test scores, race, disability status, and attendance, all without direct parental consent under a FERPA loophole.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Manor ISD Board (see district website for contacts): ‘I demand Item 9.11 be pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion and roll-call vote. Parents deserve to know why you are giving our children’s private data to an outside organization like Teach for America.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Child’s Privacy
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| 👀 MONITOR (LEVEL 5) |
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Code of Conduct Adds “Gender” to Harassment Policy
The proposed Student Code of Conduct (Item 9.6) adds ‘gender’ to the list of protected classes under its harassment policy. This vague language is often used to enforce pronoun policies and punish students for ‘misgendering,’ which can compel speech and violate students’ beliefs.
Recommended Action Plan
ASK FOR CLARIFICATION: Email the Manor ISD Board (see district website for contacts): ‘Regarding Item 9.6, please clarify if the new ‘gender’ harassment policy will be used to punish students who do not use preferred pronouns. Student speech must be protected.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: First Amendment Rights
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| ALERT (LEVEL 4) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board is meeting in a closed session to discuss the ‘Texas School Safety Center District Audit Report’ (Item 2.3). The attached document is unreadable, making it impossible to know what is being discussed or if it includes subjective ‘threat assessment’ protocols that could target students for their beliefs.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item 2.3 in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes regarding student threat assessments. We must ensure safety plans are based on objective criteria, not ideology.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed
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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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WIN: District Protects Student’s Right to Self-Defense
The proposed 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct includes a critical protection for students. The policy explicitly states that a student who is found to be a victim of bullying will not be disciplined for using ‘reasonable self-defense’ in response.
How to Lock It In
AMPLIFY THIS WIN: Show up to thank the Board for approving Item 9.6 and specifically praise the self-defense provision. This creates a public record, makes it harder to reverse, and provides a model policy for other districts.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 7) |
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WIN: District Focuses on Academic Achievement & Accountability
Multiple agenda items (8.1, 9.7, 10.3) show a strong focus on core academics and accountability. The board is monitoring progress on STAAR scores and college readiness, and the Superintendent’s evaluation is tied directly to these measurable student outcomes.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Email the Manor ISD Board (see district website for contacts): ‘Thank you for prioritizing academic excellence and accountability in items 8.1, 9.7, and 10.3. We fully support evaluating district leadership based on student achievement in core subjects.’
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| Win (LEVEL 6) |
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WIN: District Saves $3.6M by Paying Off Debt Early
The board is taking action (Item 10.2) to pay off approximately $12.3 million in bond debt ahead of schedule. This move demonstrates strong fiscal responsibility and is projected to save district taxpayers around $3.6 million in future interest payments.
How to Lock It In
APPLAUD GOOD GOVERNANCE: Email the Manor ISD Board (see district website for contacts): ‘We applaud the board’s prudent financial management in Item 10.2. Saving taxpayers $3.6 million is a significant win for our community.’
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