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Heads up! Our parent watchdogs have scanned the upcoming agenda for TEMPLE ISD. We found 8 items that need your immediate attention before the vote.
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District Opts Out of State Mandate for Armed Officer on Every Campus
The board is claiming a ‘good cause exception’ to avoid the state requirement (HB3) to have an armed security officer at every campus. The district cites a lack of funding and qualified personnel. This leaves some of our schools without the state-mandated level of protection.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND ANSWERS ON SECURITY: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item VII.N, what is the specific ‘alternative standard’ for security at the campuses that will not have a dedicated armed officer? Parents need to know the plan to keep our children safe.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Reduced Campus Security
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Student Code of Conduct Injects ‘Restorative Practices’ into Discipline
The proposed 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct officially lists ‘Restorative Practices’ and ‘Grief- and Trauma-Informed Care’ as primary discipline management techniques. These are SEL concepts that often prioritize a student’s feelings over accountability, and can lead to disruptive behavior remaining in the classroom.
Recommended Action Plan
DEMAND REAL DISCIPLINE: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding Item VIII.B, I am concerned that ‘Restorative Practices’ in the Student Code of Conduct will weaken discipline. We need clear consequences for misbehavior, not SEL jargon. Please prioritize safety and order in the classroom.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Weakened Discipline
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District Goal Aims to Reduce Discipline Numbers, Not Misbehavior
A key district goal for 2026-2027 is to decrease disciplinary placements (ISS, OSS, and DAEP) by 10%. This is a data-driven goal that can pressure principals to not discipline students, even when warranted, in order to meet a quota. This prioritizes statistics over a safe and orderly learning environment.
Recommended Action Plan
QUESTION THE GOAL: Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Regarding the district goals in Item VIII.E, why is the focus on reducing discipline statistics rather than reducing misbehavior itself? This goal could endanger students and teachers by creating pressure to keep disruptive students in the classroom.’
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Pressure to Ignore Misconduct
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The agenda lists a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas A&M University Central Texas, but the attached file could not be read. These agreements can sometimes contain clauses about data sharing or student programs that require parental oversight.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item VII.H in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Terms
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| ALERT (LEVEL 3) |
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The agenda lists a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bell County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP), but the attached file could not be read. This agreement defines the district’s relationship with the juvenile justice system and could have implications for student rights and records.
Recommended Action Plan
INVESTIGATE: Open the file attached to Item VII.L in the Official Agenda (linked above) to confirm whether it contains sensitive policy changes.
💰 Taxpayer Impact: Undisclosed Terms
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✅ Wins to Defend
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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| Major Win (LEVEL 9) |
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WIN: State Grant Funds Come with Anti-DEI, Pro-Parent Strings Attached
The district is accepting a $910,800 grant (LASO 4) from the Texas Education Agency that explicitly prohibits the use of funds for DEI, Critical Race Theory, or affirmative action. The contract also mandates that district partners respect biological sex and forbids compelling the use of preferred pronouns. This is a major victory, embedding parental rights protections directly into the district’s funding.
How to Lock It In
PACK THE ROOM TO SUPPORT THIS: Show up to thank the Board for accepting funds that protect our kids from ideological agendas. This sets a powerful precedent. Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘Thank you for approving the LASO 4 grant under Item VII.C.1. We fully support contracts that explicitly ban DEI and CRT.’
✅ Why It Matters: $910,800 (Positive Strings Attached)
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| Major Win (LEVEL 8) |
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WIN: New Policies Ban DEI Duties for Superintendent, Ensure Merit-Based Programs
Policy Update 127, up for a vote, makes it a fireable offense for the Superintendent to assign DEI duties. It also bans the use of race, sex, or socioeconomic status in selecting students for the Gifted & Talented program, ensuring it is based on merit. These changes write accountability and equal opportunity into district policy.
How to Lock It In
SHOW UP TO FINALIZE THE WIN: Attend the meeting to ensure the board votes YES on Policy Update 127 (Item VIII.A). Email the Board (contact info on district website): ‘I strongly support the proposed changes in Policy Update 127, especially those holding leadership accountable for DEI and ensuring merit in student placement. Please vote YES.’
✅ Why It Matters: Increased Accountability
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WIN: District Formally Certifies Compliance with State Anti-DEI Law
The board is voting to certify to the state of Texas that it has implemented policies and procedures to comply with Senate Bill 12, which bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and initiatives. This action formally puts the district on record as being aligned with state law protecting students from ideological programming.
How to Lock It In
SUPPORT AND VERIFY: Email the Board (contact info on district website) to thank them for formally complying with SB 12 under Item VIII.C. Ask: ‘Thank you for certifying compliance with the state’s anti-DEI law. How will the district monitor and ensure this compliance is upheld in classrooms and contracts going forward?’
✅ Why It Matters: Formal Anti-DEI Stance
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