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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming ANNA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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School Board Bypassing State Security Law
The board plans to approve a ‘Good Cause Exception’ to avoid state law requiring armed security officers on campus. This significant decision on student safety is bundled in the Consent Agenda, preventing public discussion and a recorded vote.
Response
DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Contact the Anna ISD board. ‘Item 13.E is a critical student safety decision, not a routine approval. Pull this item from the Consent Agenda for a full public discussion and a roll-call vote on the district’s security plan.’
💰 Impact: Reduced School Security
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Major Spending Decisions Hidden on Consent Agenda
The board has placed a budget amendment and purchases exceeding the superintendent’s authority on the ‘Consent Agenda.’ This bundles potentially major financial decisions with routine items, preventing individual scrutiny and a separate vote on how your tax dollars are being spent.
Response
DEMAND TRANSPARENCY: Contact the Anna ISD board. ‘Pull items 13.C and 13.D from the Consent Agenda. The public deserves a separate discussion and vote on any budget amendment or large purchase.’
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
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| WATCH (LEVEL 5) |
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New Student Tracking Software Purchase Proposed
The district is voting to purchase new ‘Transportation Routing and Student Rider Software’ without disclosing the vendor or the software’s capabilities. This type of software can be used to track students’ movements and collect their data with little parental oversight.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Contact the Anna ISD board before the vote. ‘Regarding Item 15, who is the vendor for the student software, what specific data will be collected, and what are the parental opt-out rights? Post the contract for public review before any vote.’
💰 Impact: Student Data Harvesting
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