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📍 Drive to BANDERA ISD Office   📅 Monday, October 12, 2026 to Calendar
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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BANDERA ISD agenda and found 3 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
WARNING (LEVEL 6)
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Vague ‘Improvement Plans’ Could Hide Policy Changes
📅 October 12, 2026
The board will vote on new District and Campus Improvement Plans without the documents being attached to the public agenda. These lengthy plans can be used to introduce controversial programs like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or DEI initiatives outside of public view.
Response

INVESTIGATE: The District and Campus Improvement Plans for Item 7.B must be reviewed. Contact the district office and demand these plans be posted online immediately for public review before the vote.

💰 Impact: Hidden Ideological Agendas
WATCH (LEVEL 5)
Requires Verification

Undisclosed Spending in ‘Budget Amendment #2’
📅 October 12, 2026
The board plans to approve ‘Budget Amendment #2’ with no supporting documentation explaining what money is being moved or what new spending is being authorized. This lack of transparency prevents taxpayers from seeing how their money is being reallocated mid-year.
Response

DEMAND THE DETAILS: Before the vote on Item 7.D, contact the Board (see district website for contact info): ‘Please publish the full details of Budget Amendment #2 so taxpayers can see what this new spending is for.’

💰 Impact: Undisclosed Spending
✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
Major Win (LEVEL 7)
District Implements Law Protecting Students from Inappropriate Library Books
📅 October 12, 2026
The board is set to approve library material purchases that comply with Senate Bill 13, a state law designed to remove sexually explicit content from school libraries. This action enforces parental rights and ensures taxpayer funds are used for age-appropriate educational materials.
How to Lock It In

SUPPORT THIS ACTION: Contact the Board (see district website for contact info) to thank them for implementing SB 13 under Consent Agenda Item 5.K. ‘Thank you for prioritizing age-appropriate materials and upholding parental rights by ensuring compliance with state law in your library purchases.’

✅ Why It Matters: Protects Children
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