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Heads up, Texas taxpayers: we’ve reviewed the upcoming BIRDVILLE ISD agenda and found 6 items that deserve your attention before the gavel falls.
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Board Attends Lobbying Group Conference
Board members will recap their attendance at the txEDCON26 conference, which is co-hosted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). TASB is a major lobbying organization that frequently opposes taxpayer interests like property tax relief and parental rights in the state legislature.
Response
USE PUBLIC COMMENT: Ask the Board during the recap of Item I: ‘What was the total cost for the Board to attend the TASB conference, and will the Board commit to ending its membership with lobbying groups that work against property tax relief?’
💰 Impact: Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying
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District Pays Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Vendor
The ‘Bills Paid’ report under item L.6 reveals payments totaling $940 to ‘Conscious Discipline Holdings LLC’ for materials. Conscious Discipline is a prominent Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program that can introduce controversial psychological concepts into the classroom, often without full parental transparency.
Response
USE PUBLIC COMMENT: During comments, reference the Bills Paid report (L.6) and ask: ‘Why is the district spending money on the SEL program Conscious Discipline, and what is the parental notification and opt-out process for this curriculum?’
💰 Impact: Politicizing the Classroom
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will approve the 2026 Tax Roll, which sets the initial tax levy at $157.2 million. The actual tax roll document was referenced but not included in the provided materials, preventing public review of the specific property values and calculations before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the ‘2026 Tax Roll’ file attached in the Official Agenda for Item K.2.a to review the property value data. DEMAND A RECORDED VOTE: Email the Board to pull Item K.2.a from the Consent Agenda for a separate discussion on the tax levy’s impact on homeowners.
💰 Impact: Undisclosed Tax Burden
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Large Federal Grant Payment to AVID Center
The district’s financial reports (L.4, L.6) show a $100,100 payment to AVID Center, funded by federal grants. While promoted as a college readiness program, AVID’s curriculum can include Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and other ideological content, representing mission drift on the taxpayer’s dime.
Response
DEMAND THE DETAILS: Email the Board regarding the AVID Center payment in reports L.4 and L.6: ‘Please provide the public with the AVID curriculum and training materials purchased with this $100,100 federal grant to ensure it is focused on academics, not ideology.’
💰 Impact: $100,100 (Federal Grant)
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Vague Title — Manual Review Required
The board will vote on Campus and Targeted Improvement Plans for multiple schools. These lengthy plans are linked but their full text is not included in the agenda packet, making it impossible to review them for hidden ideological content like Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) or DEI initiatives before the vote.
Response
INVESTIGATE: Open the files linked in the Official Agenda for Items J.2 and J.3 to confirm whether these ‘Improvement Plans’ contain mandates for SEL, DEI, or other political curricula.
💰 Impact: Potential SEL/DEI Content
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✅ Wins for Taxpayers
Good moves worth showing up to support so they stick.
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District Holds Tax Rate Steady, Lowering Median Tax Bill
The 2026-27 Taxpayer Impact Statement shows that by holding the tax rate steady while the median homestead value decreased, the estimated property tax bill for the median-valued home will fall from $1,774.47 to $1,605.63. This demonstrates fiscal restraint by not raising the rate to offset lower property values.
How to Lock It In
SECURE THE WIN: Show up to thank the Board for holding the tax rate steady, which provides real relief to homeowners. Ask them to make this the new standard for future budgets and get their commitment on the record.
✅ Why It Matters: Lower Property Taxes
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