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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for PONDER ISD. We found 5 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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Student Handbook Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board is voting to approve the 2026-2027 Student Handbook as part of the ‘Consent Agenda,’ a bundled vote designed to pass items without discussion. This handbook contains critical policies on discipline, student conduct, and rights, but the actual document has not been made public with the agenda.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Email the Ponder ISD Board (see district website for contacts): ‘Pull the Student Handbook from the Consent Agenda for a full discussion. Parents have a right to know what policies our children will be governed by before you vote.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Policies
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Board to Vote on ‘Parent Rights’ Bill
The board is considering a resolution on ‘Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights.’ This means the district is using its official position to take a stance on state-level legislation affecting parental rights. The text of the resolution is not provided, so we don’t know if they are supporting or opposing the bill.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for this item in the Official Agenda (linked above) to see the resolution’s text. Email the Board (see district website for contacts): ‘What is the board’s position in the proposed resolution on SB 12? We expect our district to support, not undermine, parental rights.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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| 🚨 HIGH CONCERN (LEVEL 8) |
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Student Code of Conduct Up for Approval
The board is set to approve the Student Code of Conduct for the upcoming school year. This document dictates discipline policies and could contain controversial ‘restorative practices’ or rules about speech, but the text of the code is not attached to the agenda for public review.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file for this item in the Official Agenda (linked above) to read the proposed Code of Conduct. Email the Board (see district website for contacts): ‘Parents must be able to review the Student Code of Conduct before it is approved. Please table this vote until the document is made public.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Hidden Discipline Rules
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| ⚠️ NEEDS REVIEW (LEVEL 6) |
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Board Policy Can Limit Public Comment
The district’s public comment policy, BED(LOCAL), allows the board president to set an ‘overall time limit’ for public comment and require parents to go through ‘administrative channels’ before speaking to the board. This can be used to shut down a room full of concerned parents and force them into a bureaucratic maze instead of letting them be heard.
Recommended Action Plan
Email the Ponder ISD Board of Trustees (see district website for contacts): ‘I am concerned that policy BED(LOCAL) gives the board president too much power to limit public comment. We request you affirm parents’ right to speak without undue restrictions or administrative hurdles.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Your Right to Speak
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Vague Update to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)
The board plans to update policy EIC(LOCAL), which typically relates to academic class ranking. While this may be a routine administrative change, the specific text of the update is not included in the agenda, preventing parents from reviewing it.
Recommended Action Plan
Monitor: Open the file for this item in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm the changes are purely administrative. No immediate action required unless it impacts academic standards.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Policy Change
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